I can only think of one single regatta, the A cat-F-16 Gulfport regatta, where there was much of that going on, and even then, it was only what, two boats?
The F18 guys would be wrong to be angry about that event. It is our own class event and we can do what we want there as it hurts no-one outside of our class.
Personally I think this switching at the Gulfport invitational is a stroke of geniality. At least all registered participants got to race despite pretty horrific conditions; I think such a garantee is an absolute bonus when crews have to come from afar to enter this event. Better reward them and make sure they come back next time.
Of course at a major event like the GC I expect the racing committee to score DNS results for any crew that is momentarily combined into a single crew that way.
Wouter
