HI Rob

you wrote

The important thing is to not deprive any of the monhull sailors of their trophies. That will definitely turn them off. We sail in our own class sometimes and forego any trophy just to have a chance to show off.



I agree.... we were supposed to start with the cruising muilti's and use their handicap system.... however.. they decided at the last minute that the rules were written as Catagory 4 off shore and while we were welcome to race we would have to meet all of the requirmenents. Last year... this was not an issue, and the winds were 5 knotts with lots of chop. We took the class gun but did not correct out.



you wrote:

If we all are very courteous and don't whine, we can dispell the rumors most keel boat sailors believe are true about multihulls and their skippers. Don't wear your wet swim suit or shoes in the club house, buy stuff from the bar and don't sneak off to your car to grab beer out of your trunk



I agree again... we need to be very aware that the beach culture is not appreciated at the yacht club. As the number of active racers declines... racing against the monohulls is still a race AND they are running the event.



If you are rating -90 with the RC 27... what would be a good estimate for a Tornado with a chute --50 or so??



Take Care

Mark