I'm sure a few will be sceptical but a better mouse trap is definately possible when rating catamarans. As always the truth is in the middle and so the better rating system is lcoated somewhere between the European single numbers measurement systems and the Multi numbered yardstick numbers.

I tried to improve on the rating system by adressing as much issues as I could without complicating the rating system. Over time I listened to what sailors AND race organisers were asking for and tried to strike the optimal balance between the two. I also included preferences of both camps so that both have ground to accept the proposed systems over the older and arguable outdated Texel/ISAF and Yardstick systems.

Two years ago I tried to convinced the Texel rating committee to accept the proposals or at least include several mods into the well know Texel system but the effect was neglectable. I quite as advisor to the texel committee shortly after that.

I know would like to use this post and thread to explain the upgrade system to the world and hope to provide all the catamaran sailors with a more satisfying rating system.

I have not much trust in the established rating system committees simply because they are to much politically and emotionally attached to their old systems that have became stagnant as a direct result.

Just as with the Formula revolution it will again be up to the sailors themselfs to force a change or accept living with inferiour systems.

To proof my arguably big words I will use this thread in the comming weeks to present the upgrades and modifications and present a working system at the end. I will provide this system as is and free of charge although I will be very grateful when my imput is credited when using this system. If only to help me get into analyses and mathematical construction jobs that I enjoy and hope to be good at. At least that will give me some return on my time investment in all of this.

Last Note : I began to play with the idea to design such a new/upgrades system when some 4 years ago I was challenged to design a better system on the old Catsailor forum. This was often after lengthy posts made by Carl Roberts. I took the challenge and so here it is.

Regards,

Wouter