Hi Mark -the lone T Ranger

even he consulted with Tonto listened earnistly and could change his ways and course when he realised his mistakes .

Your mission statement on P ratings continues to lead you down the wrong course Keemosby , especially now in the face of emerging established Formula Classes ,



Mark ,-the base central issue is this --Your experience and comment of not returning to a regatta is one echoed and stated repeatedly by many placed in a ratings group of disimilar cat designs over the years helping lead to the sports decline .



this base central issue needs to be understood clearly , again catsailors overwhelingly prefer class racing ,first over the line wins .



Vast numbers sail H Classes FOR THIS REASON alone!!or like yourself if there are not suffecient numbers to race in a class they stay home and do not return and avoid rated racing.

-The best thing happening in the sport is the integration of all catsailing into equal LENGTH Beam Weight,- Sail Area,- classes called Formula obviously leading to larger ,more interesting exciting events and growth in the sport . Growth in the sport means better racing ,more competition ,better events ,sponsorship availability , more market share for builders mfg.cos -sail makers etc . That is exactly what is WRONG with the current Hobiecentric policy failed in the past and your misguided insistance of keeping small discordinated little groups sailing averaged times to determine a winner.



P Ratings are appropriately used when a small diverse group of boats wish to race locally together in the absence of class racing .Major races should not be desided on the numerous flaws inherent in any rating system .

Major championship events and Major distance racing events are a test of sailing , boat prep,navagational , stategic, and seamanship skills desided on equal boats with fair racing on a first across the line wins basis .



This is has and will continue to be recognized by most knowledgable catsailors and race organizers.