Since every cat of interest is on the list, your logic dictates that committee members can't own a cat without creating a conflict of interest.
If you have one shread of evidence that Bob Curry has displayed any unsportsman-like behavior in his tenure on the Portsmouth committee, speak up. Otherwise, I hope he flattens your nose next time you meet for even mentioning anything but perhap a heartfelt, "Thank you, Bob".
I agree, difficult point to make because the members are usually sailing something on the list, but are any of them presidents of their class and really active in promoting the class?
Bob is welcome to challenge the statement himself. I am no threat to his status as an accomplished sailor so what does he care. He brags about his accomplishments racing in open class on the N17 so I figure he could say "just right" in terms of the rating. I have evidence of poor sportsmanship, but not concerning the committee.
It wasn't just me that made mention of the N17's rating. N20 sailors, F18 sailors, F16 sailors....
Was just thinking someone in the N17 crowd would have some opinion they would like to share. Of course no one has to participate in any of these discussions, as we should all be sailing anyway.