*nods*..
I am old enough to remember as a kid watching the B class take off.. Mantas, Tornados & Quest B2s all in one fleet.. Hell I even recall a fleet of Cs!!..
Interestingly while the T had been chosen here at least the QB2s were faster.. (the low aspect rig had attended the trials and well beaten on the day but the high aspect rig was far superior and the overall package was quicker here at least).. Also the T was a home build boat was favoured as I recall over the professionally built QuestB2.

After the choice the Mantas and Quests had their own fleet with the Ts wanted to sail alone in the "Olympic" fleet.. Eventually only new Ts were built.. The B Class died as old boats disappeared due to old skippers retiring or broke..

At least I guess the decision allows for a B class to revive.. With the updated rig should be interesting to see new versions of the Blade B2, Capricorn B2..
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