Keith and Barry ,-thanks - <br> <br> Good points Keith , agree an A and B fleet system as we had way back when , or a modified and developement fleet that would certainly emerge , <br> <br>-Thanks again Barry - <br> Did not realize the sell aspect will potentially deter class involvement ,you are correct , this will be difficult ,-but do think we should not build a class around the I-20 ,or the Fox , they are both wonderfull cat designs. There are many better ones yet to be designed and built . If we only rely on the existing conditions of the declining state of the sport nothing different will be created from our efforts . Believe the reason for establishing this Formula class is to break the existing manufactures class oriented seperatist aspects that have partially lead to the declining numbers and to create a sailor first oriented class that includes and promotes ALL types and brands of catamaran racing sailors , hopefully creating enough interest to bring some new blood and get some older sailors that put away the harness to return to racing.-We need to work with Hobie and Performance but not exclusively establish rules to caiter to them either .--Sailors FIRST !! <br> <br>-A new type of rule does require [a leap of faith } to some extent , but what occures if we do nothing , -the sport continues to decline in numbers , we need new ideas , new classes , more people to get involved , and new exciting events to promote more activity in the sport.- <br> <br>-On the technical side of the Inter , good point on the mast , I saw one break , and of course numerous ones break in FL the 3rd day of the Worrell in the surf ,along with dozens of rudders and castings ,not a pretty site. <br>-The solution may be as one noted designer has recommended to move the spin lead to 1/3 up from the stays at max. --Moving the lead bar down and adding a longer pole of snuffer piece extention {easily done by ordering a longer middle piece ,per mfg.in Calif } would take the s bend out , maintain the luff measurement plus some ,especially with some added mast rake , which the existing spin needs . This would maintain reasonable helm balance , reduce spin loads at the top , and add an increased luff angle to the wind providing more lift . This would take care of the extra 30 sq ft of proposed spin and give us better performance with the existing chute and correct a flaw in the existing sailplan scheme--, and yes , I would be the first to try it out . <br> <br>-Most existing breaks have occurred due to sailors releasing the mainsheet tention as they dive into a wave , The main acts as a backstay , --remember to keep mainsheet line in and only play the traveler , it is better to flip that snap a mast . <br> you know this , sailing in Curaco , but is for the benifit of others considering the spin class on these larger more powerfull cats . <br> <br>-Mast builders will have to be aware of spin load requirements of each cat . <br> - <br> <br>-<br><br>
