-As per rules 270 sq ft spin ,--and 300 sq ft spin ,--sizes are set for boat weights of 376 to 410 lb,---and 410 and above respectively to equalize boat weight differences of existing designs in the 20 ft 8.5 beam N A Formula 20 catagory .



Ok.

Am I correct in these statements.



I 20's will race with the US sailplan (larger US main) and 25 square meter spin (existing EU and US sized spin).



Nacra 6.0's NA will race with existing NA sailplan and a 300 square meter chute or approx 26 sq meter chute. Note: This sail is smaller then the New England 6.0 NA class chute of 350 square feet or 27 to 28 sq meters) or the previous Worrell 1000 unlimited chutes of god only knows what dimensions..



I am bringing this up in this context in order to move the ball forwards here. The 6.0 owners are negotiating and debating a class spin size of 350 square feet. Now is the time to align the sailplan in concert with the formula 20 rule.... or align the rule with the class.



The opportunity exists to do something deliberate and with fore thought about formula 20 racing for the next few years.



While getting cat sailors to agree on anything is akin to herding cats (see super bowl advert a year or so ago)... the Tybee organiziing committe can make the debate essentiall moot by declaring a standard formula 20 rule for the event.



Seems to me like the variable that is free and able to be modified (somewhat) is the 6.0 spin size... If formula 20 racing is to happen a deliberate decision must be made promptly.





This might just be the kick in the pants to get the ball rolling!!!





Disclaimer:

As Carl noted... I have no dog in this fight... I sail a Tornado they do not like to roll up beaches therefore I do not plan on racing this particular distance race.