I think that I also have to on record as being a big supporter of Portsmouth racing. Although I have also spent halfl my 15 year sailing career racing one-designs, I am enthusiastic about the new developements in both F18 and F20. I feel that I am fortunate to both see and enjoy the strengths in all these types of racing. I think I coined the phrase that "open class is not 2nd class racing",,, and I don't think that its existance has contributed to any perceived decline in catamaran sailing. Quite the opposite in fact,,, it has allowed us to rebuild a robust local sailing scene. And there is always lots of one-design, in one variety or another available for those who want to make the effort.
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<br>I fully expect that the F20's will initially compete locally against all the other X-boats and that USSA will set an F20 portsmouth rating. That only makes sense until the F20's are ready to stand on thier own two feet as a class.
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<br>And I look forward to that day,,, as I am sure you all do too.
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<br>Season's greetings,,, and remember to ---<br><br>Keep at least one hull in the air !!!
<br>Alan Maguire