Guys,

As a "rank and file" member of the F16 class and not an engineer or professional sailor, let me chime in here:

I think the 104 idea is fine and hope it works out for those involved. It's another "run what you brung" idea. Nothing negative to say there.

If there are any sailors out there who wish to do some sailboat racing and your boat is anywhere in the neighborhood of the F16 rating (ie F17, A-class, F18, spitfire, Fx-1, etc.) please come join us for some sailboat racing. If your cat is of a slower rating, eg Sea Spray, H16, Nacra 5.0--come and we've got a class for you too. You would be more than welcome, and we won't nit pick your boat design, marque, etc.

We got a very nice event coming up at one of the best sailing venues in the US: Huntington Lake, June 21-22.