I just got back from the Alter Cup where I held the prestigious position of water boy! From this august position I was able to speak with and listen to a number of top level sailors. This is what I heard.

The F16 portsmouth number is too soft. Handicap racing with the current number is unfair.

Racing 1up/2up in the same regatta is not fair. That is to say you need to sail the entire regatta with the same number of crew. This opinion was expressed by F18 and F16 sailors.

I agree. We should committ to establishing a rule for number of crew and petition USSailing for a lower handicap number.

Comments?