So am I the only one who want to measure the course so we can see how fast we are going, then compare boat speeds or lap times? I realize that DPN is a comparison of race times, not lap times, I think we could get better data based on one good lap vs. an entire race.
Probably Tim
Having said that...in reality what you are asking for cannot be done with any hope of accuracy or regularity.
1. Race committees just do not have the manpower and chase boat resources.
2. Even with the resources and desire, have you ever tried to get a mark exactly where you want it to be? Anchors drag, lines long enough to hold allow the mark to skate in a wide circle. Try on a calm day to drop an anchor straight down in 30...no 5 feet of water. See if you can hit your spot.
3. Even with approximately perfect placements, wind shifts and other factors quickly doom a perfect placement to one not so.
Lap times and actual speed comparisions are interesting, but not practical for handicapping.
BTW, I will be at the 12 hour all next week. Any chance of getting a Blade ride?
