Mate, don't be silly.... The Tornado is an OD whilst the original A class is a development class. People could do it with the Tornado as it fits in with the B class rules but it would be a B class.

What I am trying to say is before making rash descisions and just banning foils, look into it, try it and then make a decission. The Tornado class was against changes to its rig but when it was re introduce and accepted 4 years latter, sailors adapted, new sailors joined the class and now nearly every T sailor appreciates the change.

A lot of A sailors have mentioned and some have also used the words, they would like to see the A go more OD and they are worried about how developmental changes could reduce the class numbers and increase expense. Well I have news for you... the A class is a development class and if some of their members wish to experiment with foils which would have been allowed under the original rules why shouldn't they. If other sailors would like to see it go more OD then why not create the class. Call it the A Cat instead of the A class (the Moths did it by creating the Europe Dinghy). Also encourage the A class to race at the same event even if it is on a different course or different days (allow sailors to compete in both if a kit could be developed to attach to a regular boat.

Personaly I do not care at the moment... I am only throwing up options and trying to open some eyes to what could be possible. Also at the end of the day, my opinion means $hit as I am not a financial member of the association. And just for the record I am not currently a Tornado sailor. I sold the boat a few months ago and am looking at buying a new boat for next season(different class). I have also sailed A's in the past and could very well sail the in the future.

Finaly I am only throwing my opinion in for the purpose of a friendly open conversation. You may share my view or have a different view and if you express it, I will read it and respect you view.