Hi eric <br> Many people confuse the existing state or conditions that have lead to the declining partisipation of the sport ,--this is an existing condition ,--not one we created of deadboat mfg classes of varying existing weights , even greatly within a supposed mfg one design ,- <br> The class objective is to remedy this situation and establish design parameters future catamaran design can easily be created within, and existing cats may modify to ,for 20 F class RACING. <br> <br> You have predicated your whole position and arguements on a false assumtion = <br> <br>eric quote= <br>EA MY own personal opinion is that the hull shapes, weights, and technology of all the 20 foot boats are way too different to be equalized by adjusting sail areas and minimum weights. IF you were talking about a single windspeed and level of chop it may be possible, but not over a wide range of conditions. In my mind, you have created a system no better then the Portsmouth--etc <br>-end quote eric - <br> <br> -We can not control design good or bad ,-Eric this is YOUR choice , the design and builder you think best . <br> We can not control wind speed or chop , this is racing . <br> <br> We are establishing a basic box design parameter that all designs can easily be modified to and created within. <br> <br>-The other part of your position that mfg.one design is better , - <br> Again ,-the answer for everyone may not be sailing a Nacra 6/0 at min weight with a 348 sq ft shute as you advocate. <br> This is a distinct possibility, not everyone will want to play the mfg, one design game of newer lighter weight boats with better sails each 2 years , and sailing at min weight against other teams 60 or more pounds heavier in predominantly light wind conditions and calling it equal racing . manufacturers one design has created boats all over the weight scale even within the same class ,as you know , and has created numerous dead boat classes . <br> <br> Nor will Formula be for everyone , but it does address weight , a basic performance measurement effecting cat speed . Equalizing weight and sail area is used to some extent in every Formula class , Is it your contention they they are all wrong . <br> <br> On spin sizes , it is unfortunate that this size of 348 sq ft for the 6/0 was chosen by a few , The 270 sq ft spin are powerfull , much more versital for close reaching and in variable wind speeds , much easier to keep in the groove speed wise , and can easily be snuffed in that readily available c f snuffer system . <br> It appears and heard others opinion that this was chosen by a few in an attempt to make the 6/0 faster than the new Inters in the area. -This is an unfortunate decision and direction which will deter 6/0 racing sailors from ever using a spin and snuffer for bouys racing , which is great fun , You are missing a wonderfull aspect of sailing and racing that most all other sailing craft share,----caused by a few . <br> Would encourage rethinking this sq ft size , then encouraging 6/0 racing sailors to adopt spin w snuffers , <br> As they sail and race the Inter -Tornado , or Formula cats with spin and snuffers they will steadily leave the 6/0 without. <br> <br>-Stongly believe that racing sailors would like the choice of boat and be able to race it in Formula . not P <br> <br> The basis of these proposed rules will be put in place for use , it may take several years for acceptance ,but believe racing sailors will see the fairness and value of the ideals set forth . <br> <br> The intent past and present has always been the best , to help develop a better system for a sport I really enjoy and love participating in . <br> <br>regards <br> Carl <br> <br> <br><br>
