Hey Jake -

Sure, I'm allowed to have the 'chute, just not the main or jib... or vice versa. The 160 sq. ft. limit leaves me with way too much or way too little. My existing jib is as high up the mast as I can go, so I can't rob a 5.5 without adding a longer forestay and a new hound higher up the mast. Then, with the new jib, I'd need a barberhauler, 'cause my jib blocks are fixed on the front beam. I'd better add a boom, too, if I expect to keep up...

Too much drilling and riveting on a perfectly good design already. Might as well get another boat. My feedback on the draft rule was more sail area and no minimum weight, or a formula to reduce corrector crew weight if you exceed boat weight.

I'll be watching, too - it's a good idea, even if I can't play.