There was also discontent among some of the heavier crews that they might sail against the same skipper 1-up in some regattas and 2-up in others.
And they will not feel this way when such a skipper has two boats ? A F18 and an A-cat for example ?
Have they actually tried sailing the F16 in both setups against an F16 competition ?
I'm not too sure what the winning combination is.
I've found that it is just as hard to beat either a well sailed 2-up F16 as a well sailed 1-up F16; irrespectibally of setup I was using myself. And I'm a heavy crew by definition 90 kg/198 lbs in my swim suit ; at least 150kg/331lbs with anyone next to me aboard. I personally enjoy 2-up more. Shared fun is double fun.
I think "heavy" crews have more barriers in their minds then in reality.
The 2-up crew I'm part of this year tips the scales at 160-162 kg. We seem to do pretty well in comparison. Just work that boat and make good tactical calls and anybody will be surprised at how quick an F16 is in comparison.
I think Matt said it best :"This is just a case of the uninformed crying foul for no reason"
Wouter
