Hi all,
I sail my catamaran singlehanded on the same course as dinghys with a crew of three, Sharpie.

I have had 4 separate incidents where I have clearly had ROW but had to take drastic evasive action to avoid a collision with a Sharpie, different boat each time.

When discussing the situation post race with the Sharpie crew their argument is,
1, Three of us and one of you so no way you will win a protest.
2, Catamarans only get in the way and stuff up our serious racing.


Talking with other cat sailors at the club they agree that what I have stated above also happens to them however they dont wish to take them on as it leads to even more problems, in their experince, on the race course. Independent witnesses have also used the same argument to avoid being involved.

This is at a large club with a growing dinghy fleet made up of older traditional type designs. Catamaran numbers have reduce by 60% (30 cats) in the last 5 years.

Does this situation occur at you club?
How was it dealt with?

Darryn