I am interested in the F16 class for just that very flexibility we are discussing. I can show to an event (local, regional, etc) and sail if I want to under either configuration.

Only have one day and no crew for a sail? I'll be sailing

Light air or crew plans fell through? I'll be sailing

Medium air with or without crew? I'll be sailing

Heavy air & crew available (either planned crew or pick up another uni skipper)? I'm sailing

Sure, if it's a big event (nationals, etc) I'd plan ahead and train up with crew for a 2-up showing, but anything else (besides a distance race where 2-up increases safety factor) I have flexibility to get out and SAIL, which will almost always improve my skillset even if I don't walk out with a pickle dish (I prefer brag flags, but whatever)

And Tim - the concept of an "in-house recognition" of the fastest uni sailor in a combined fleet makes more sense than trying to put a sub-handicap system in place. Don't give the RC/PRO any more work than absolutely necessary...