Hi Eric <br> I can understand the intent of the post in wanting to protect the local fleet of 6/0s that has been built up, -Follow the Yellow 6/0 --sounds like fun. - <br>-The Formula 20 class is not being formed with the intent of trying to split up any one design fleet , but is attempting to provide a comprehensive set of 20 class rules to allow all to sail and compete in a spirit of good will together, <br> <br> Sailing a 6/0 at min wt. with a 348 sq ft shute may not be the answer for everyone , - <br> There is an excellent quality of character in the desire to protect a local fleet , or a rating system you believe works , it is the method and sometimes the over reacting to the realities and actual goals ATTEMPTING to be achieved that should really be understood , based in fact , and what these goals really are. <br> <br> The goal of the FORMULA 20 class is to provide fair equal sailing for all 8.5 B - 20 ft Cats. <br> <br>-You have said basically the goal or objective should be to have a formula specific group of boats that maybe some will mfg or build. Then presume to lay out some rules based on this false notion for a class you have no intent to sail ,-your quote [-Will this work? Who Knows. Would I sail under this formula? If I percieved it to be fair I might. } <br>-It seems you and Mark have dropped in on the FORMULA 20 Class forum with the same misguided intent based on a notion that boats not in a specific fleet , as you have , should just race Porthmouth , -this isn.t working -it has not encouragaged growth or partisipation in the sport. <br> <br> I raced the 6/0 for 2 seasons , and did 2 Worrell 1000 s on em , it,s a big straight line speed machine type of cat design , great fun , but a huge amount of work with that huge shute set on a pole. <br> <br>-The intent of the Sail Ar to Wt Formula is to allow all 20 ft boats to race equally ,--One start first to finish wins , most all racers prefer this . <br>-The 6/0 in its NA configuration is within 5 to 10 sq ft of equal sail area in main and jib to proposed Formula rules , It is very competitive with the Inter 20 which is the class base model. <br> You may not agree with weight equalization , particularly if you exploit the min class weight , but weight does effect performance , that is fact. <br> The spin size for the 6/o in Formula would be in the 300 range ,-330 with larger crew, pending final performance rating per designers. <br> With the heavier masts ,believe Formula could accomodate the 6/0 s as they are , -The vision for the class is very much of a race what ya got ,just get out and race and have fun attitude . -Hooters will be allowed in place of a spin for those that don,t want to race with a shute . -It is your choice to set up a 20 footer the way you like and race it in a lerge fleet. <br> If you want one design it can easily be maintained inside F-20 -if you want a variation for min wt on your local Wed. evening races go ahead , but don't be surprized if racing sailors start asking why . <br> <br>-The 6/0 is an excelent design that can compete with any if it is well sailed . Some like being a big fish on a small pond , but most fortunately have the attitude of the more the merrier. <br> <br>-Hope those in your area will consider the merits of Formula and join in to improve the concept and rules of fair equal sailing for all 20 ft designs. <br> <br> Happy Holidays <br> Carl<br><br>
