A very interesting question Henry. The reality is the NoR went out, some entered, many did not.
Given the shameful events and goings on in Aussie over the last 2 years or so I believe getting the 7 from OZ and me from NZ to turn up was at least enough to say we believe in the class.
Those that chose NOT to come and play missed 2 good days of sailing with A rigs - yes it was a bit damp on Saturday (read as bloody soaking really) and Sunday was fine - so be it.
We went, we played and there was a winner and the rest of were followers of the Pooky boat.