Aha, if it is for the commentators we need to remove all discards and all protest opportunities. But then there is a risk that the best sailor will not be the one on top of the list after the last race. I dont see the argument really. It's a bit like giving the pole vault jumpers one go at it. No trouble explaining that just the best jump counts there? I must confess that I dont think this partial revamping for TV is good for the sport. Better to run heats like the sprinters and let the boats qualify for the finals. Then run best of three races there. Should be plenty exiting, but harsh on the sailors. But sailing will not be exiting for viewers whatever is done, unless the producers start changing focus on their production. There lies the real problem.
Where did that come from? Nations Cup will be 4 races per day.
Sorry, I was thinking in the context of largish international events. Most of those, especially within the olympic classes are limited to two races a day. Except the 49ers which I believe run 4 races.
