With due respect :

I always wondered why the introduction of the midpole snuffer, the selftacker, the flatter spis, the new rudderboards and other upgrades never destroyed the US I-20 class ?

We always hear how allowing chance destroys a class but all the classes are are growing and surviving are exactly the classes that allow chance ! I-20's, F18's, A-cats, I-17, even F16's

Don't we all think it is time to face the reality ? That not chance kills a class but stagnation.


To Davidn I would like to say.

If you don't have a meaningful H20 class nearby then go for it !

In order :

Spinnaker
Selftacker (just because it make spi sailing more comfortable)
Squaretop main

Forget out the rest or decide to buy a different boat before adding the spi, selftacker and squaretop main.

With regards to Girls handling spi's. Have them steer and have yourself do the spi and get double ratchets on each side (4 in total). If Jennifer Lindsay and Kelly Gray can win their Alter cup qualifier and sail a Tiger in training then so can you !

Wouter