Interesting discussion.

A 16sq now has 80 with square top and a plus 1 point adjustment for pin head.

It would seem reasonable that same should apply to a 5.8.

Why change the sail if it has no advantage....?

Would be like rebuilding / repairing some hulls and then being disqualified...oh that is another discussion for that class...I feel for those people...

But it is ok to change the sail plan...but not the hull?

Really is moot though for us.

Mixed fleet sailing is always a crap shoot with handicaps.

So many variables depending on the conditions on the day.

Just have to sail and enjoy the sailing.