Um, no.

Screaming reaches are for keeping it fun, and giving the sailors what they want. If a racing fleet says we only want to go upwind, we'll set the course that way. If they say, give us reaches, I'm all for giving them reaches!

Of course, this is done with wisdom and moderation. We all know that there is some element of "follow-the-leader" involved, so not every race should have a reach, nor will we bother if it's blowing 5.2 knots. Again, unless the fleet asks for that...

Oh, and I'd LOVE to see trapezoids used for cats. We never get the resources for that though (not to mention, the corner-bangers would sort of kill the point).

Mike