Good to hear from you Barry ,

thanks so much for the input .



Been trying to ask a number of catsailors on the comparison of the 6/0 s with the Smyth 346 sq ft chute ,-to the I -20 -



Per rules owners of existing class boats may recieve what is termed --"dispensation " in all formula classes to allow them to compete . Allowing the N E class N 6/0 this makes perfect sence ,-it has a smaller main and heavier mast and rigging offsetting the larger chute as compensation .

I would like to hear from other knowledgable catsailors on this with direct experience as well ..



The dispensation aspect is interesting ,-I,m honestly not sure of how to set a standard criteria for allowing it for owners of existing older designs .

Once allowed in one class The question becomes should it be allowed in others ,-like the H-20 for example with its heavier comp tip , Watched with great interest as Kevin won the RTI distance race this year on a H-20 w spin , beating a number of well sailed 20s evan up . --good stuff -

Let us know what aspects of rules may be expanded on ,and how we can include not only the N E 6/0s but all 20s out there . Ideally what any would like to see occur in the 03 season .

thanks

Carl