"we are --open class boats-- and aim to increase enjoyment by following the addagio "more on the line is better".

WTF?

Speak for yourself Wout. I'll start with the Open Class when there are not enough F16's to make a fleet, 10 being my personal cut off.

And I like to start with the F18's or A cats if there are only a few of each of us, as we are pretty close to them usually, but if they are having their own "thing" going on, I won't be upset if they only want F18's or only A cats on their start line. No big whoop.

More is better of course, but I prefer enough of each (10 or more) to have our own starts. I'm sure they feel the same way.