Hi Jake

Hoping that the new 20 Matt mentioned is comperable to class specs. of the N A -Formula 20 rule with similar box rule measurements of Length -beam weight and sail areas that compete equally with the I-20 -Fox and other 20s listed inc the N-6/0.

Just talking with one of the sailmakers at the Smyth loft deveoping sails for all types of multihulls inc the 60 ft tris ,-
They are very cognisent of Formula classes and racing and how much its done for the sport overseas . We finally have it begun here in the U S .

Experience in the 98 Worrell where the younger Aussie team sailed a H-20 to a 6th place finish ,-and a H-20 with spin winning the RTI line honors last year indicate that these boats are competitive . Add a better mast -mainsail and they may be better . Believe the 6/0 would be with the I-20 type sailplan on it , and several other combinations of existing 20 ft cats as well .
It is an inexpensive way to build a 20 ft racing machine by taking any existing 20 ft 8.5 beam platform and adding sailplan snuffer and hardware systems of choice ,or purchase a new F-20 specific cat .

The advantages are so numerous for Formula type racing ,
its the ideal for distance racing where modification for more extreme ocean racing conditions are required .
No doubt we will see faster safer boats as a result ,-just as we see numerous improvements already with the Tiger and N-F-18s --

It may take years to really get going ,but am used to that ,-but this IS the year to start Formula racing in the U S .
I LIKE THE 20S -for distance racing in particular .

Hope to see some out this season ,
any can start a racing group -fleet ,-or add a F racing class to your club and encourage others for distance racing events .