Lloyd Berry got rid of this ARC 22 because it was "a beast" and hard or impossible to control in hign (even medium winds). No SC 22s were racing at this year's Miami to Key Largo, Hogsbreath 100, or Mug Race. There is a reason for this! They are over the limit of reasonable control.



As far as placing large crew on these boats, you will only jepardize your mast. The ARC 22 racers are hitting the garages and distance racing is safer because of it.



Stick with the 18s and 20s! As far as the F-20 idea, why not just go one-design I-20? There are now lots on the market and forcing Nacra 6.0s, Hobie 20, and Tornados to make major modifications and undertake major expenses will doom your efforts, IMHO! I suggest, I-20 and N6.0 one-design classes, and the F18 and F-18HT formula classes for the new Formula 500 regatta. Like several others, including Robert Feldman, have said-Please don't conflict with the W-1000 dates (or place the races too close), as I would love to do both!