I have the same thoughts as you Synchro. Seems as though this new class that was created ?!?!? simply caters to those that sail H14's and want to tweak them.

My biggest problem is that:

at 225lbs, on a H14, I'm uncompetitive under most (if not all) conditions. If the weight was lower, and could use a wider beam, I think it would open the door up for a broader base of boats to be used. This would in turn attract more sailors, etc...

I still would like to know why Bob was appointed, and if he came up with these rules all by himself or what? I understand Bob is an awesome H14 sailor, and intend no disrespect, but I though class rules should be developed by the people that want to make it a class.?!?