Hi wout <br> <br> All formula classes are developemental to some extent -- <br> This means variables in sails and overall design features as defined within limits per class definitions . <br> <br> Existing Formula classes use various jib and spin sizes to adjust for crew weight . <br> <br> This proposed 20 rule combines total weight to a sail area formula ,-{more comprehensive approach } -\ <br>-- <br>-You provide extreme examples , ignore the same effects on existing Formula classes , jump to false scenarios , -mislead , then state how wonderfull you believe 16s are . <br> Racing sailors are smart , they can deside this for themselves , based on the excellence of design and their requirements . <br> <br>--Sails --All Formula class racing sailors if they change crew would need different spin and jib sizes to max. allowed in the rules . <br> <br> New 20 rules proposed are no different , --roller furling jibs are allowed ,--changing sail area ,--reef points on the main are allowed ,--2 spin sizes for each team are allowed ,--and in the 20 class 2 mains labeled and approved would be allowed . <br> I would remind you that any Formula Class inc 16 could have a full main built and a flatter main built , both within the limitation of class rules and choose the one that best fit the weather forcast for that regatta weekend . - <br> <br>-In the 20 class sailors that modify existing boats to max allowed sail area per rules would of course keep their older smaller main , and potentially use it , along with their roller furling jib if it was in the above 20 wind strength that weekend ,--This adds an element of seamanship along with furlers and optional reef points in the main that I wish we had available during the Worrell 1000 races . - <br> <br>-In allowing sailors to go to any sail maker for their sails is there the potential for some to buy speed , --yes , true for any developemental class , but sail areas are all equal along with total weight , <br> This is not complex or difficult to comprehend . <br> <br> Your objections and extreme scenarios are based in fear that the 16s will not be accepted . --Again these are excellent designs that will attract numerous sailors , <br> What I,m politely trying to say is the extreme examples and insistance on rules for other classes you do not intend to partisipate in , but post with intent to promote 16s ,actually has the oposite effect and result , and is not constructive or helpfull to ANY formula class . <br> <br> Do appreciate the efforts and hard work you put in the 16 class and have stated so numerous times on the various forums as you know - <br> <br> All the best - <br> Carl<br><br>
