Hi Phil and Dave

First let me say, I'm very interested in being apart of the inaugural Australian F16 Nationals.

Let me also say that is encouraging to see the Taipans talking F16 out in the open again.

Although I'm not sure tacking a few days onto the Taipan Nationals is going about it the right way.

Firstly I notice the word unoffical. There is no reason why they need to be unoffical. Like any other Championship, due procedure should be followed. Liaising with Australia's F16 representive, Phill Brander could bring togeather an OFFICIAL titles. I think I would be much more inclined to attend if they were indeed the Offical Championships.

Secondly, the other classes need to be consulted. The Mosquitos also hold their Nationals in January, and I believe they are in South Australia next year. Logistcally difficult, if not impossible. As for my Blade, input is the best I can achieve. And by the way, bring on the Alpha Omega.

Thirdly, having holidayed in the Noosa area twice at that time of year, I believe the logistics of trying to arrange extra accomadation at that time of year, to say the least would be difficult.


My ideas on a F16 format are:
Hold State and Nationals at existing regattas to start off with. Just like the F18s did at Forster. I would also like to see some of the struggling clubs get the nod over the more fancied clubs.

As for more regular meetings of the classes, well that's another story.
Each class has to be comfortable with the direction Formula racing is taking them.
I notice that the Mosquitos seem quite happy with the way things are happening with them.

I don't think formula racing should be looked on as a wedge to divide existing classes, rather it should looked on as another level to aspire to.

At the moment it looks like the classes are standing in a circle, eye balling each other off, waiting for the other to make the first move.

Well folks the first move is almost upon us, and it is inevitable that more and more people will take up the concept of Formula racing.

If we play our cards correctly, F16 will be the formula they take up.

I have plenty more to say on this matter, but this will do for now. I won't double post this on the Taipan forum as most interested parties look here any way.

Regards Tony Jenkins
Blade 002