It actually seems silly to request a specific D-PN as that runs counter to the whole point of that rating system. Granted, it is a flawed system (as all are) because it relies on certain assumptions.

I think we just need to continue to "sail" our rating to the point it should be.

As far as regattas go, we simply must educate race committees so they understand where we need to be. I, too, have had bad experiences being lumped in with the "slow" group. From that point I have just lobbied hard to make sure I start with the spin boats or the A-cats, not with the h16 and p16s.