I keep hearing about this “mythical sailor” who has an unlimited bank account and is going to ruin this or that class because of the ability to buy his way into first place. Where is he/she? Never met one yet…Have you? Sounds like an endless game of “what if”. If your proposal was true then the M-20 would be winning every race it entered and no one would have a chance against it, which doesn’t seem to be the case. Sometimes too much emphasis is placed on the boat, and not enough credit is given a gifted sailor.

“If it’s not broke don’t fix it” should be the standard. Concerning the amendment Wouter is proposing…yes, anything that takes the unnecessary out of the mix is a good thing.

Bob