I am looking at what the cost is to modify mine right now. I do not think that I want to tackle the issue myself this time. Just too much work and no time to do it. I think that it is good that this is happening and that most of us agree with the decision. In the US we took an informal poll across the country fleet by fleet. I know that there were some disenting votes, but the majority of the class in the states seemed to be of the opinion that this is truly no different than the canting boards that are already allowed. those of us at the back of the fleet have more to worry about than this issue. We need to be able to spend more time on the water and sharpen our sailing skills much more before this issue has any real impact upon us. This issue will play out at the top of the class somewhere between the top 20-40 sailors worldwide. If this truly has the impact that some believe it will, then it could be the deciding factor in National, Continental and World championships.


Tom Siders
A-Cat USA-79
Tornado US775