Andrew,



Welcome to the class forum and thank you for post and e-mails, they have all been spread to the class officials. The class is discussing the topics raised by you and will get back to you on them.



I would also like to acknowledge you for your enthousiasm and passion in relation to the Formula 16 class and the Australian continent.



Surely the Australian sailing scene rightfully earns the admiration of the sailing world. For any class to make it there is knowning that she can make it anywhere.



Without disclosing to much I can already say that some points put forward in your post have already been met.



For example the Performance Equalisation rule was voted out of the F16 rule set



And the current F16 designs, by name Stealth F16, Taipan 4.9 and Bim F16 are offered at considerable less costs than the current F18 designs. Even the most expensive F16 is still 15 % cheaper than a F18.



While the wheels of the class organisation turn I must ask for a little more time till we fully adres the other points of your post. Such a delay is the least that is required in order to present your post with a proper reply that it deserves.



With kind regards,



Wouter Hijink



Chairman F16 class