The first sails for Blades from Ullman did not have the USA, but some have added it. I BELIEVE the newer Blades have them (Ullman/Glaser) from the builder. The Alter Cup Blades do not have the country identifier. I am completely unaware of the Taipan boats, except that most that I have seen have the USA and seem to be in the 200 or 300 range of numbers. What AHPC is going to do with the Viper is unknown to me.

I was more curious to see if the owners wanted the freedom to "do their own thing" or if they wanted strict audit of sail numbers to track the age of boat, ownership, etc. The US assoc will do whatever the membership wants (I'd think)...even it it requires renumbering everybody <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />. I have the detail that show when each person paid up and could actually number US F16 members.

I am not sure how stringent the A Class assoc is on their numbering scheme. We are also a small group and sometimes get overwhelmed by the paperwork/hassle.

The F16 international rules require the country identifier (probably for ISAF status at some point).

I do NOT speak for the US F16 Assoc and these are my opinions only. I know this does not really answer that many questions, but I am looking to input as to: if the US F16 Calss Assoc needs to do something or just sit back and let it play out. Either way, I am sure we can come tosome sort of accomodation.