How was this presented? What pros and cons were considered?

I don't care which way this goes, and am all for doing what the sailors want, but what is the issue?

Do people really think gadgets are going to affect the results? I just don't see it happening. The best sailors will always win.

If nothing else, sailing without instruments actually makes you a better sailor. You focus on what's important: boat speed and keeping your head outside the boat to look at the conditions and your competition.

Doug Baker was one of the best H16 sailors for many years, and never even used a bridle fly. Drove people nuts when he beat them, especially those folks who had 62 tell tales all over their sails.

I say, let them use the gadgets (with class approval, of course). It will just make the spread even larger.

Mike