Wouter et al

The canted boards currently on the A-cats are only angled slightly becuase the measurers enforcing the rule stated that the width of the boat at 2.3m would be enforced with the boards in the up and down position. There is such a small difference in performance with this arrangement, that it is not worth the time to discuss.

The reason the A-cat group is bringing up this issue with their rules, is that now to aviod the loop hole around maximum width, people are entertaining placing curved dagger boards on their boats. These do have the potential of significant lift, and will present a significant increase in cost to match.

This is my concern as well, and one I feel the class ought to consider carefully, whether we are a formula or developmental class. Development classes are very cool, but do not promote high participation.

Matt