J.P.

The decision in 2002 (because that is the one you are referring too) was about letting Isotopes race with us at Springfever signlehandedly with main and jib. Pretty much dispensations are reviewed yearly and as we have not seen an Isotope race with us since 2002 this decision sort of expired. With this in mind I made my other post. We can of course revive the 2002 decision but I honestly don't think it will be much fun for you guys. The jib is not enough against the spinnakers. It would be pretty skewed racing between sloop Isotopes and F16's in all conditions except the very light stuff were the spi won't fill properly. This is also the reason why I don't have much trouble in reviving the 2002 decision. (sorry )

And there is something else. Through Paul Kilkenny (F16 California) I learned that IFG was working on a F16 compliant spi package. At that time it was expressed that when the Isotope features a spinnaker that then they can not use the jib when singlehanding. Such a spi-isotope setup would not be covered by the 2002 decision and therefor such an Isotope must be fully compliant with the F16 rules or request a new dispensation.

I must admit though that I haven't heard anything official from IFG along the lines that such a F16 spi package has been finalized. I do feel it will make the Isotope a whole different beast.

Wouter