Rumor had it we were going to a single Portsmouth number in 08...
It is not a rumor, if the 2008 Portsmouth Tables reflect the comments from the annual US Multihull Council meeting. They stated that there would be one F16 handicap number (with individual, but identical handicap numbers for separate designs). The US Sailing Portsmouth Committee will release the new numbers some time in early 2008 (per some posting I saw a few weeks ago).
I am not happy because not ONE UNI-RIGGED F16 sailed in the US has sailed to its two up number. In other words, all of us UNI rig F16 sailors in the US have not been able to beat a TWO up sailed F16.
Absolutely incorrect. It is true that a 1-up has never beaten M/G or O/J in a full regatta (but neither have any other 2-ups <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />). 1-ups have beaten the top teams in single races, but not in a full series. Plenty of other 2-ups have been beaten by 1-ups. The 1-up sailors in Maryland have competed VERY well in their area. It is my opinion that sail design in the US has favored the 2-up configurations to this point. Only one way to disprove me – build some sails purpose built for 1-up and see how they compete.
So are we using the TWO UP number or ONE UP number whats the news?
It is up to you to use what you think is the best number available to you while racing open handicap. Your options will be limited after the release of the 2008 Portsmouth Tables. Additonally, I don't expect the number to remain 65.2.
Today I received an email regarding the international F16 logo. It was redesigned with a circle around it. IMO not a very good design at all. The circle is taking away from the actual F16 design. It also makes the logo "waste" material because of the circle around it. It just does not flow anymore.
Can we make a RULE on logo placement so this can no longer be an unclear issue?
Hans has cleared up the "circle issue". READ the MS Word document on placement that was also included with the email. I think it is VERY clear where to put the logo (300 mm from the leech and 300 mm above the foot). I've attached the document to this post, as well (sorry for the grainy quality).
What is going on with this class? Where is all the news? Although Rolf is now doing some PR stuff KUDOS for that! What is happening in the US?
Good questions. There doesn’t seem to be a lot of hype about the Tradewinds Reggatta, but the Gulfport Regatta is starting to get some love. I’d expect the news to be more frequent as the weather turns warmer.
In retrospect, 2007 was a pretty damn good year for F16s in the US. There are now 53 F16s in the US, a “foreign” manufactured boat (Viper) hit the US shores for the first time in years (T4.9 was the first, then 1 or 2 Stealths), the Blade got good reviews as the 2007 Alter Cup boat, at least two districts will be represented by F16 sailors at the 2008 Alter Cup (Area D-North and Area D-South: Oley/Joanna and Matt/Gina WON their district qualifying), F16 populations are building in areas outside of the Southeastern US, the US F16 Class Association has been recognized by US Sailing as a viable entity. All in all, not too bad a year.
Additionally, the USF16 Constitution allows for two year terms for the officers of the Association. Two years will expire this July. The constitution needs to be amended to add positions for “PR and Publication” and “Measurer” (leading up to a National level event). PLEASE FEEL FREE TO MAKE IT KNOWN THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE CLASS ASSOCIATION'S LEADERSHIP POSITIONS. I think an infusion of new blood at many levels will help build enthusiasm. I, for one, plan on stepping down as Vice Chairman once the new board is ratified. Certainly no big loss to the Association.
