Well, I guess I butchered this whole discussion.

We are talking about starting together, but being scored as fleets within that larger start. While on the water I would try to race everyone head-to-head, but would like to apply D-PN to see how correct the numbers are. If we wanted to add the extra layer of scoring everyone on Portsmouth then we could do it and supply USSA with some good data on making better handicap ratings. In this scenario, the F16s, F17s, F18s, N20s, etc. will remain in their original fleet status, but share a start line, race course, converstation afterward, etc.

I certainly understand that if the F18s have a huge fleet or their nat'l association wants it (which they are apt to do on both counts), then they'd want to start alone. No problem here. I was really trying to get the fleets of 5 or 6 boats with SIMILAR sailing characteristics to join in.

That's all I was trying to say. Clear as mud. I'll shut up now.