Hey Wouter,

No problems, this is a classic example of one design vs formula racing. I do think the Blade in the U.S. will do well due to it's local manufacturer, but the Isotope will probably stay the same. As long as we have a fleet to race against nothing will change. Its just that the sailors like to single hand. There is some discussion at IFG as to whether they would make a F16 compliant boat. The driving force for such a boat would be an order. There may be some experimentation with a spinaker for the Cheshire, for the F14 class we have one made but it hasen't gotten wet yet.

Will be sailing down in New Bern N.C. at the Clark Cup tommorrow. Wish me luck. May send a write up to Cat Sailor.

Good Luck
J.P.Ayers