Think about it this way.

When do the Single handers struggle?

I'm faster than similar skilled F18 sailors up to about F4, at that point I run out of hands and wiring down wind becomes more difficult and so I am less competitive.

How much wind do you USUALLY sail in, what % is over F4? I'd wager not much unless you live in an area where it ALWAYS blows.

I'm comparable down wind with similar skilled Tornado's; again struggling >F4 as sailing down wind gets too busy.


We also need to be honest with ourselves as to our skill level and where in the F18 fleet we might be; REMEMBER SCHRS is rating the boat, so the BEST sailor should win when the wind is constant.

But also remember boats have sweet spots.

I'm going to be watching the F18's carefully this year as Chris Field has a guest appearance. He was 4th at the A class Euro's; where will he get on on an F18?

Simon Northrop is a good sailor and just won th ECPR from William, who is also a damn good sailor; in fact there was a fair spread of skill at the ECPR. But there was some top notch sailors, that I would NOT expect to beat.

We are again looking at SCHRS with a view to some updates. If you have some CONSTRUCTIVE ideas that are feasable please email your proposal me. I cannot guarantee it will be included, but I will review ALL constructive emails.