Originally Posted by maritimesailor
Basically say "F18 is the Olympic class Multi". For three years leading up to the Olympics, don't pick any specific model. One year before the Olympics have a competition from the manufacturers, select one to be the Olympic Boat. The manufacturer then HAS to lock the design down at that point, and supply new boats at the Olympics for each team (and brand new identical sails / foils / etc, exactly what the laser class does).


Sounds good except they just told us they want to pick a boat for the next 10 years. No changing equipment. Your idea is counter to their requirement.

So once again some burecrats put requirements down that screw up what could be a good outcome. But then again look at the Laser class and how much they pay for a little shell and some sails. I don't want that for our cats.


Mike Hill
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