I think a 2 hour + last place time is more than adequate for DNF or a 4 hour + last place time for a DNS that leg is more than fair. I don't want points. It encourages people to sit on the beach. I don't think thats the spirit of the rule. I don't want the same thing that happens in regattas where the winners wont sail the last races of the day because they have it in the bank. I HATE THAT and wish it would be more strongly discouraged.

I agree the 8 hour is harsh. It was a leftover from the 1000 mile race in which it wouldn't be impossible to climb out of.