I would actually like to see a mast length restriction around 24'. This is in the interest of keeping the boat easily right-able by light crews (less leverage exerted by shorter/lighter masts) and providing some form of maximum sail area limitation.

I would also like to eventually see a maximum limit on sail area in the interest of keeping the competition within range of lighter crews, and not scaring off beginner sailors from this class. However, as the class is still forming I agree that it should be left open until we can determine exactly how much sail area a 14x8.5' boat can stand I think once a maximum is determined that sail-cut derived from sailor-weight will be able to keep the playing field level from light sailors (with flatter sails) to heavy sailors (with fuller sails).

I'd feel better after getting more opinions on these and other factors from everyone interested in this class.