Hi Mike ,
<br> having fun ,
<br> You seem to be missing the basic concept Mike ,
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<br> The proposed rule is a total weight to sail area Formula -
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<br>-If you have a 30 LB heavier boat and are 20 Lbs heavier than av then , according to the comprehensive formula chart you can sail with proportionally more sail area than the 50 LB lighter team ,---
<br> With example numbers of 1 per jib -3 per main ,and 10 per spin , in 10 LB increments , the 50 LB total more weight team would be allowed 5 more sq ft of jib,--15 more sq ft of main sail area ,--and 50 more in spin area, --again these numbers need some refinement and should rate equally through the entire range in ISAF -and Texel ratings as a check , -but also adding some class rules due to additional definitions required .
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<br>-Not sure what your post is referring to, hope this helps ,
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<br>-All formula classes require some weight to sail area trade offs ,-this total boat and crew weight formula is more comprehensive , and can include lightweight boats .
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<br> A heavier boat team with proportionally more rated sail area than a lighter team should have the opportunity to be equal and fair , -
<br> do realize the world is not ,--thanks for clearifying that ,
<br> jokin -
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<br> W F is promoting the 18HP Formula Class -even before regular F-18 has begune. -18s will be splitt again , We had better find some comprehensive solution to allow all to race equally together , -
<br> -HP 18S- have no jibs and taller masts,but believe areas can be traded off and rate equally , -sail areas are smaller on this lighter version , so are sheet loads ,--which they would also be in the proposed 20 class. -
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<br>-Getting a handle on the bigger picture ,then comprehending all the problems clearly is half the battle ,---
<br> a comprehensive long term solution with the goal of FAIR sailing ,-{or providing the opportunity for it } is then the class objective .
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<br> A total weight to sail area rule provides this ,
<br> a 350 Lb rule does not ,
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<br> If you are 50 LBs heavier is there some objection to a 50 sq ft larger chute ,-15 sq ft larger main ,-and 5 jib , -{example #}
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<br>-Please state how this could be construed as not equal ,-
<br> Your choise of boat and weight and set up any way or combination you prefer.. -
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<br> thanks
<br> Carl
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