Steven,

This exactly what I mean !

Many sailors think yardsticks like US PN adjust each rating to little quirks in each design, but it is actually not alot more than a large table of numbers that follow a very simple formula.

This is exactly the reason why Texel and US PN give very comparable results despite appearing to be very different. Of course a few exceptions exist.

If we know this then why not make it easier on ourselfs and use this knowlegde to make the system alot simplier and more transparent. Arguably the benefit of a Yardstick is largely a believe that it could be better even though in reality it may not be much different from a measurement system.


Thank you for your support, I need it and it seems others are convinced by it that this is something we cat sailors need to get of the ground. I've been contacted by some already, some even with influence. Hopefully we can get this of the ground.

I will let you know when you can be of assistance. Actually you can already. You can spread the word around in your local area of cat sailors. We need sailor support to convince the power that be that something can be done about many complaints that sailors have of the current setups.

If we all together don't ask and demand such a thing than we will never get it.

Sure they will ry to shoot this done but as our moto says; It may not be perfect, but is may well be better !

So lets go !


Wouter