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Aren't f16 sailors worried about their class if the viper is selected?


I attribute it to a difference in "class" culture. Sure, many of the issues that apply to the other formula classes are applicable to the F16 class and the whole uncertainty of "what will happen" can be painful. However, my observation has been that most F16ers are comfortable with the box rules defining the class and not any single builder. The latest ISAF designation as the International Formula 16 class grants an additional layer of confidence in the box rule's stability.

AHPC builds a great F16 and does a admirable job of marketing, including leveraging one boat competitively across two classes (104 & F16). Achieving Olympic class status would be another feather in the cap. Should AHPC elect to pursue Olympic status for the Viper, I believe most F16ers will support them so long it is not at the expense of the F16 rule set. There are a lot of pro's and con's for AHPC to consider, and I am confident that they have looked at it from every possible angle.


Kris Hathaway