Mark, I side with Carl on this one. Sorry.
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<br>Wouter, I like your proposal on formula division of classes. I do not advocate the combined weight formula. Carl, you talked me out of that one, then jumped over to my old position. Whats up with that? You've confused me.
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<br>Wouter, the NAF20 boat minimum is 385 (proposed) we do not want to adhere to iF20 because it just does not work. THe heavier boats= 420) are too rearward thinking and the smaller SA is not good for US conditions.
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<br>Rmember that there is a proposed 40 lbs corrector that a crew can use in the class. Is it unfair to them? No. Is it a safety issue? NO. Boats should not turtle. If they do it is because their masts are not sealed. And I don't care who you are once the mast fills your screwed (been there have the t-shirt).
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<br>So actually the crew weight range as proposed is 310 - 400. (310 + 40 = 350) 350 being class minimum. Is this fair yes. Is it fair to the 400 lbs team yes. It a hell of alot easier to add weight to the boat (for the light team) than for a heavy team to talk your crew into cutting off a leg to get down to 350lbs. Yes that was a funny and absurd comment, just as about as absurd as saying husband and wifes can't compete because they do not weigh enough -- Hell add a few lbs to the boat and quit crying.
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<br>Getting Cranky -- time for bed
<br>Steve <br><br>