Mr. Medwell,

You make a great arguement for foil development. The Tornado SHOULD change its rules to allow the foiling Tornado! Let the A Class keep the rules as stated and address the "lifting" A Class boats with violation of the intent of the rules, and ban them for that reason.

I would support the addition of a rule that says "In case of doubt, the intention of the rules makers, which is the spirit, shall take precedence over the letter of the rule."

Just my opinion...

Mary,

Last years' North Americans had 14 of the 28 boats being sailed by people over 50, and 4 of those were 60 or older. I think you are approaching the right age to become a competitor in A Class!