Hi Mark

Looks like your on the right track

Hope we see a number of F-18s --and again they need a seperate start and class scoring ,-maye an hour earlier each leg leaving the beach at 9 generally finishing the same approx. time that way. The F-18s may also finish head some legs being more optimized for higher winds particularly upwind . It will surprize some .

A Formula class of existing and available 20s
with the same or similar L B weight and sail area in Formula racing together should be great fun .

It is the best way to include numerous similar brand classes yet race as a class.

gotta head for home ,then take the boys to the gym to swim and get a workout ,--use a rope on a rowing machine to simulate cranking a traveler or spin sheet in and out for 100 mile legs ,--now we just need someone to through buckets of seawater in my face and suspend a trap hook from the ceiling to get the full effect .

oh ya --for any interested --
sent the basic race info and link to the Atlantic 1000 news release to Ron at the UK Catsailor website -
http://www.catamaran.co.uk/

Nice to see they have active Formula 18 and Formula 20 racing and hope to see a number of international teams in the race from all over ,-Hope Wout and others will send the news release out to other catsailing website in EU .

ALWAYS A FUN ASPECT OF THE 1000 MILE RACES .