Sue the real world is that the small builders are down to weight already, the big builders for what ever reason aren't, Macca wants the big boys to be able to come down and play on their terms, now I think that is a retrograde step for the class and probaly unfair on the small builders who have supported the class from day one.

From practical experiance here in the UK which probably has the biggest fleets actively racing against each other over the last 5 or more years, it matters very little about boat weight and crew weight, the rules as they stand allow the best sailor / s to win. Yes some days are going to favour the 2 man crews equally some days will favour the solo crew, but on that great big overall picture the best sailors will win.

You for example having a light 2 man crew have an extreme advantage because you have an extra sail and an extra pair of hands, but so what, I would still go and race with you, and that perhaps is what is so good about the class, its very laid back and friendly, come and enjoy by sailing with us but please don't try and change things, things are pretty good as they are. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />