[quote=smiller]this is what SCHRS is all about; the best crews will win as SCHRS only rates the BOAT, the rating is not effected by the skills of the sailors of the boats
So what you are saying is if you want to improve your chances of winning, instead of bitching about your rating you would be better placed turning that effort into training.

I personaly could not care less about my rating whilst racing mixed class events especially if I come in with a one of special. I'll race for fun first and formost and have a laugh over the results later. If I wanted to race for sheep stations, I will go race OD or Formula.
If a boat strays from the norm, does not have a measurement certificate or rating, why not hit them with a significant penalty.
Just my view and perhaps not most peoples but I am not overly concerned.