we need a boat that has an optimum crew weight of between 135 and 150kg. to ensure we dont have tiny teams..
That rules out the F16, like it or not. The F16 crew weight will go down to around 120kg if it goes Olympic.
F18 actually works pretty well, top level teams will be competitive in that weight range. Not so good for the class though.... plus the boats are restricted in build material so they will go soft before an Olympic team gets full value from them.
I am all for women sailing cats in the Games, my Girlfriend would be a solid chance at going to the games on a cat but even she thinks the mixed event is a stupid idea.
There are a few agenda's at play here, ISAF claim to want equal participation. So if that the case lets go with 5/5. it ensures equality and also integrity of the events.
Just because there isn't much Womens only multihull sailing going on isn't an excuse. Just build the discipline and they will come!
Show me where I can find a 2 man keel boat class other than the Star? So its clearly not about what is actually happening in the world of sailing....
