The fact that JV doesn't recognize it doesn't mean anything, EXCEPT Fossett ... have his name on the trophy IF he would have made it
And there you have the two reasons why the recognision will fall short of the achievement. And don't give me a hard time about it it is not I can change that for you guys.
If all future round the world records are again broken in the JV framework then the Fosset record will eventually be largely forgotten.
Hell I can setup a rival match racing event with the two AC boats outside of the AC framework were when the current AC holder loses we can all PRETEND that that is more valuable or more recognised than the fact that the loser STILL holds the AC cup. In the traditional enviroment of sailing elites however such rebelious attitudes are NOT valued and they see the holder of the cup as the rightful owner of the braggin rights.
Sorry, I'm a rebel as well, don't forget that. Why else would I sail cats ? Not real baots to the same elite.
Wouter
