I tried to post this to the Distance Racing Forum, but could not find a way to do so. But it should be good for general discussion anyway.
Mesh trampolines are available in black and also in blue. Both are quite durable, usually outlasting their own stitching. What about a new color?
I think that catamarans that venture out into large bodies of water should have " [color:"orange"]Safety Orange[/color] " or " [color:"red"]Danger Red[/color] " trampolines for enhanced visibility both from helicopters while upright, and from other boats while capsized.
Perhaps the brilliance of the reflection might be a bit harsh on the sailors' eyes, but to be extra visible when in danger should be a pretty big advantage.
Wouldn't it be cool to see 30 or 50 catamarans in the Worrell 1000 with orange tramps?