I know you are not making any charge that either boat is cheating.

Your broad brush stroke that this is just like religion and you are not a believer is fine... BUT the race actually IS scored on handicap and they give out trophies and others care.
So... the OA should lead and choose the most workable handicap system.

Portsmouth has now become a system where you are screwed at almost all turns. "Maybe he is... maybe he is not CHEATING" is a tragic conversation.
Portsmouth's time in the sun is over. The rudder club should lead...