A set of rules that states that simply that the sails must be made by a specific sailmaker leaves a lot to be desired. Perhaps, the fact that there might not be a specific set of dimensions is driven by the lack of consistantcy in the sailmakers sail sizes and cuts? Just wondering.
Unfortunately ,I think this may be the case. Another advantage of an open sail plan is the cost will drop the second it is implemented, I've heard by as much as 25%. Competition can be a wonderful thing. EP has been excellent in dealing with the spin issues ,so far, so customer service is there. I just believe that the sail plan could be so much faster. If performance/nacra and EP are willing to tighten up the quality and advance the design then there would be no need to open up the sails. I'm sure they have the ability, it's just a matter of making it happen.
"I said, now, I said ,pay attention boy!"
The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea Isak Dinesen If a man is to be obsessed by something.... I suppose a boat is as good as anything... perhaps a bit better than most. E. B. White
