We then get the SCHRS F18 rating (1.01) assigned to the F16's as well. Like we always intended and as we had for several years in the past already.

Currently we have the SCHRS rating of 1.02 which is 1 % slower but that is because SHCRS is still using our old mainsail and jib sizes despite repeated requests from our side to change that. Additionally 80 % of the F16 boats aren't using as efficient boards as 0.25 x 0.75 either. I think only the Stealths are using these at this time.

In time however I see all F16's converge to rought 0.25 x 0.75 boards and SCHRS will soon change our sailarea's I'm sure bringing us back up to F18's

Still what is 1 % difference really. In the USA the F16's are rating no less then 5 % slower then the F18's. Now that is something to get anxious about.

Still Darlene is a sweetheart and exceptionally willing to listen to us. Sadly, other forces and even some US race data are preventing a quick convergence of the number.

Wouter