Hi Jody

One thing advocated in the N A F-20 rules outline was mainsail reef systems -
We saw good ones this year on the Javs racing in the Tybee 500 ,--reefable mainsails and sails by Smyth sail loft .

The 15 sq ft of sail area becomes less an issue with reef systems and roller furlers and jib size variables allowed under the rules .

The ability to modify boats to make them safer -faster ,---
many catsailors understand the need for this type of class in N A And would like to partisipate in it and help build it ,-- .


Basic rules are outlined here on the F-20 forum ,-
They can be expanded on and modified also .
A professional looking N A F-20 website is needed this year ,--a volunteer for that would be welcome and central communication point for others wishing to help organize .
Then its a matter of electing class officers -titles and contacting race organizers for F-20 events and major distance races .
Someone with better organizational -people skills should head it up and make it work .
Builder dealer and sailmaker involvement and support is really needed also .-
There are numerous existing builders of 20s ,--and more potential ones in N A ,-2 NEW ONES OUT THIS YEAR REPORTEDLY --

Here is the U K Formula web site -
http://www.catamaran.co.uk/IF20/IF20.htm

No reason why we can,t get one going here in North America.
here also is a link to the current NA F-20 rules outline

http://www.lakelaniersailing.com/f20class/

Plan to keep the effort going to promote interest in it until it takes off with numerous interested people to run it ,--as long as it takes .
Hopefully this season