Interesting thread this. I've caught parts of it but not all. Here in europe there is a CE design requirement for boats. There is an exemption for boats designed for racing. Could a similar exemption not be negotiated through US sailing? If the general requirement is to have one USCG PFD per person but crews don't like to wear them, wouldn't it be safer option in having more crews wearing PFD's because they were more suited to the racing environment?
Would it be desirable? and if so who would be prepared to lobby for it?
