Sparky - it's interesting that there's a strong desire to keep the small rig in North America. On the face of it, it makes a lot of sense, to attract the smaller teams. Over here, all I hear (just within the club to be honest) is that it is on its way out. I guess we'll have to watch what the committee decide.

Paul, I am thinking of a used boat. I have been most struck by a club member who has been sailing an Inter 18 since new. We were beating him on the water all last year. He has just replaced the full suite of sails with a new set from the Infusion, fiddled with the set up a bit, and is now leaving me behind, even after handicap adjustment. From which I conclude, the rig has far more effect than the platform. I wonder if Performance Cats have looked into that?! Anyway, I can't help thinking old hulls / new rig could be a good way in. Are you on the big or small rig?
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