Brobu,

>>1. It would be a great event to sail with F 16. One would learn alot and have fun.

Well don't forget that we can learn a hell of alot from you guys as well.

This is a win-win situation for all of us.


>>>2. I was always envious of the F 16 organization and helpfulness and events, and wondered what a dream it would to be compete.


Well, for that you may be in the wrong neck of the woods as F16 doesn't have any local branch there. Although there is some talk of starting one in Puerto Rico (closer but not close I estimate). Apart from that share on the forum make comments do whatever helps either yourself or us. You're welcome.


>>>3. Slowest boat?....we will see,....we have some Caribbean skills you know,...after all, we put de lime in de coconut...that was pretty innovative!


Well, we got you up to speed with regard to the FX-one of Harper and the texel difference between these is 4%; Just shows that a few % isn't really that much difference anyway. So Slowest boat is definately a very relative term ! So keep at it and maybe you can give the future PR F16's a lesson or two in fast sailing !


>>Thanks for the good news,......I suspect alot of I17s may be marking thier racing calanders for F 16 events now!

Well, in all honest this dependents on the area. Actually overhere the Dart 18, FX, I-17 and A-cats already started a annual national 1-up Cup 2 years ago. So in this case the F16's will be making use of their initiative. And thus we help eachother.

I'm hoping to get that I-17 sailor at my club to tag along. Looks like at my club we may have a few F16's in the not to distant future. Together with the 4-7 F18's that regular race in our club series we may wel end up with a very competitive race series. Last year we did 21 races and crews from neightbouring clubs sail down to ours to participate. The level is getting high. Occasionally we have Gerard Loos competing on his Tiger.

Regards,

Wouter