Yes, technically my Dart is an A cat.

As a class member, I think there is value in protecting the brand, A cat.

I agree that no rule prevents the builder from calling it an A class.. but at least call the boat Catnip, since it fits with the old school A class boats. A third variation of an A class would be super silly.

The BS can come about when the sailor enters an open race...He will want an accurate rating.. eg the Heavy A class rating???. The poor scorekeeper is now trying to figure out what the damn rating is. It will be just like the Hobie Tiger F18 and the Hobie Tiger OD rating ..for a scorekeeper this is a silly PIA distinction.

remember USPN does not regulate these issues... So... the heavyA will turn in 5 race results and petition for a provisinal rating and presto you have your own class. (see CFR 20). USPN does not oversee the classes unlike say the French System... see F104).