I now agree with Tom.., let's have limitations.
Actually, 5 knots of wind is not much fun. Sailing in around 10 is just about perfect. No, make that 11 knots.
And then when it gets to be 15 knots, it starts getting a bit on the scary side.
In order to insure that no one gets scared.., or even capsizes, we should not start races in winds of 15 knots or more. No, make that 14 knots.
So, the RC shall not start races in winds less than 11 knots.., and shall not start races in winds over 14 knots.

But wait.., we cannot start a race in rain, lightning, or other inclement climatic situations.
Ergo, no race shall be started if there is a cloud on the horizon -- you never know when it will bulk up and throw lightning at you.., and rain.., and hail.., and squall lines.
And that phenomenon usually happens when there is a front in the area.
Therefore, no races shall be started if there is any kind of front within 200 miles.
Aw! But wait a minute. What about the sun. In order to keep sailors from getting sun damage to their skin and eyes and consequently die of cancer, we must not start any races when there is sunshine.
Therefore, no race shall be started if it is sunny.

There, that ought to cover the situation so everyone has a fair race. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
I believe this is an argument form called "ridiculus ad absurdem."

Rick


Rick White
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