Hi <br> Boat choice is up to the individual , -it is not a predetermined designation as you suggest . Race the boat of your choice equally with other 20 ft designs , <br> Is manufacturers one design better on all the same boat , perhaps but not all want a T or Nacra , and it is not fair when one team has min.285 crew and another has 350 . <br> <br> All Formula classes are developemental to some extent ,--all have variation in hull design , etc. and all use sail area to adjust for weight to some extent . <br> The arguements presented suggest or attempt to redefine then misdirect for two paragraphs on the incorrect redefinition. <br> <br> The larger picture people who have a mission of keeping Porthmouth in place are missing , beyond often confusing facts , and retaining this perspective of racing only from an averaged time system beyond the inherant flaw of rating human performance as opposed to REAL POTENTIAL BOAT PERFORMANCE based on proven design principles and formula is this . -- <br> <br> We need a TOTAL complete system of design measurement and formula racing . Please look at the wonderfull development achieved through development racing classes like the A CLASS . Fantasic economical ligtweight design , beautifull fast seaworthy catamarans , Look at how improved and advanced the designs are already becomming in Formula . <br> We need to adopt ISAF or Texel like the rest of the catsailing world , allowing a universal form of design measurement and understanding that follows of what makes an excellent fast safe seaworthy design . We need to change and avoid the continueing decline of partisipation in the sport by growing elolving taking new direction and applying new concepts . <br> <br> This apparently shocks some entrenched on their mission to keep all the same no matter what by all means available . <br> What is there to loose here , Hobie racing , formula would be the best thing for Hobie cat Co. Porthmouth ,-no one likes racing it except a very few who benifit by exploiting rules loopholes and gaps. <br> <br> The sport is already changing growing and evolving away from mfg one design on it.s own , lead follow or get out of the way , as Lee says . <br> <br> regards <br> Carl <br> <br><br>
