>>F 18HT's I would expect to be better for "smaller" sailors due to the lighter boat and sheet loads.



Ahh yes, it would be easier to move around on shore, absolutely.



It is also nice to see that different crewweights can use different sails. That will level out the playing field a bit more. A bit of a pitty that it isn't a formula 18HT race but a Jav 2 race. This will limit the adjustibility a bit. From the A-cat we know that a different cut of sail is best service by having a different mast at the same time. These tow go hand in hand and the current deal is that all boats must have Jav 2 hulls and the same stick.



>> I think this is a great thing for all the new "lightweight" boats-



Well that it is and I look forward to the Worrell 1000 in 2004 being a true Formula 18HT race.



Wouter