For the record;
The mail was send to Bimare BEFORE the outcome of the ballot was fixed; no after as you say.
Further you have confirmed that you are aware of the ruling and the fact that you and your Javelin 16 are NOT excluded from racing in the Formula 16 class.
Than you have kindly confirmed for me that mr. W.F. Oliver has taken notice of the ruling and that both you and he can correctly inform the other sailors interested in the Javelin-16 design about it
Next to this I think that what is acceptable or not is a personal decision of the individual sailor. But clearly if one owns a Javelin 16 as specified by the Bimare yard then one should have no problems racing it again F16's. That is unless validating your boat is to much effort. Your call !
With regard to being treated as a "second-class member" I would like to inform you once again you are subjected to the same requirements as for example the Taipan 4.9 owners. In fact they are more limited as you; as they are required to fully comply with their Taipan 4.9 one-design rules which are far more restrictive on allowed dimensions than your Javelin 16 is. And the Stealth (R) owners are limited by their ISAF measurements. And the new Stealth F16 by the formula 16 rules. So, forgive me for not feeling sorry for you.
And "influencial US sailors" can only sail one design at the time.
Now the situation is simple; Join the Formula 16 class and race with us, or start up your own class and let us be.
Now you don't have to like it or like me, you may even hate me for it because I don't care. But no matter how much we twist it and look at it from different angles the Formula 16 class WILL ensure fairness of racing. And if that kitchen is too hot for you than maybe you should find a different restaurant to eat in as all the other customers seem to be happy with the food that is being served (= ballot).
Regards,
Wouter
P.S. in one of your HT posting you said that you thought that there was to much negatism on the forums. I take it that your comparison of me with the Iraqi president is your example of a positive posting ?