So is the cost of the hard wing the biggest issue? or is it the practicallity of it? or both?.

The fact that 3 C Class were sailing off newport last week is huge for the Class. They havent had that many in one place in something like 9 years, I wouldnt even bother talking about limiting the class or adding rules or creating a new division , just go sail the tornado or an 18sq.

How about a consortium to lower the costs on a hard wing program? Get a couple/3 guys, hopefully one with CAD/Design skills, and all with hands on experience building stuff and go for it.

Bill