Greetings,

First, I'm in agreement on the rules change. As somebody said, no need to have things in the rules that aren't necessary.

Second, Wouter, your response to Gary's suggestion on aluminum masts and beams reminded me why I was attracted to the F16 class in the first place. I think there is much to be said for allowing F16's to built using cutting edge technology and materials, while at the same time encouraging those with older boats to configure them as F16's.

Who know's, maybe one of these days I'll consider Skip's suggestion and build a little class legal wing mast...

On a sad note, I'm afraid the cost of USA74 took a major jump over the weekend. My fears that my old tramp deck needed replacing where confirmed when I stepped through it... But I have a new one on order and will be sailing as soon as it gets here.

John