The hobie 16? That was never grandfathered into the class! Grandfathering is dependent on your local F16 association.
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No way. A jib is not a gennaker. The F16 box rules are really clear on what a gennaker is.
Well, since there is no local F16 association (as far as I can tell), this discussion is rather moot. I did sail with a Taipan 4.9 once and we raced on Portsmouth. I doubt there are many (if any) Isotopes racing where the F16 is popular either, as we are primarily a local fleet.
I had recalled the F16 rules being more inclusive with existing designs, but I must be mistaken. Too bad
. I admit that I don't understand why, since the other designs wouldn't be as fast as a ground-up F16 boat anyway.
