Current F16 HP rules are already the least regulated rules when compared to F18 and iF20 and on the same level as F18HT if not less regulated.
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<br>The current F16 HP does NOT regulate :
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<br>- Hull shapes (Except length)
<br>- Boards
<br>- Sailsshapes (Except max area with respect to luff length)
<br>- Way of construction
<br>- etc
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<br>The thing regulated such as :
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<br>- max mastlength
<br>- max width
<br>- Righting capabilty
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<br>Are there is garantee equal performance over a wide range of conditions and ease of transportability. The last is for security reasons. Personally I feel that max 9 mtr. mast and max 2.5 mtr. wide are already bigger values than what designers would consider optimal for this intended wide range of conditions. Without these rules a team could completely optimize a design to suit a particular condition expected at one regatta. Example, extremely hight masts when light airs on a lake without any noticable waves.
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<br>I feel therefor that your concerns are adressed in the rule framework we have right now.
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<br>Wouter
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