Mark,



You have quoted me right!!! I think its important that we promote racing and then worry about how to score it.



I have really looked over how they score sports car racing (especially the Rolex 24) and I think we need to adopt their formula to up the number of sailors and then let evolution happen.



On distance racing I think we should place limits as to minimum DPN and make spin/hooters mandatory as well as certain safety equipment.



On safety equipment -- you can't race a car without a helmet. You should race a sailboat in the ocean without an epirb, gps and life jackets ...... period.



Just my thoughts.

Steve