Oh, and I was just made aware there is a new Viper owner up in Wisc. who will also be using sail number 777, and get this, he is also a Delta 777 Captain! Small world!

Does the USF16 Association allow two sail numbers to be registered and approved? Regardless whether it is a Viper/Blade/Falcon .... we're all F16's.

USF16 Association has no say presently. The pending ISAF F16 rule set that is about to be "balloted" to current members (pay your dues if you want a voice), designates the USF16 and other respective national associations the responsibility to manage among other things, sail numbers. However, it is only at ISAF sanctioned events like Nationals or World Championship, and when registering certified sails that we would be required to enforce uniquely numbered sails. First come, first served in that case and thus the opportunity to reserve your number now.

USF16 is here to serve its members but also wishes to Keep It Simple. I am pretty sure that 2 or 3 unique sail numbers would not be onerous. Eventually, there will be a point when reserved numbers will be expected to be documented via "certification" and on file with the USF16.

I further hope that we will be able to work with the manufacturers on granting blocks of sail numbers and starting a referral program with them. If we get enough of a membership database, I hope that the USF16 will be able to solicit group discounts for its members at relevant supply houses and other related vendors, ie: APS, Murrays, ProShop, etc.

Any input is always welcomed.

Does the USF16 Association allow two sail numbers to be registered and approved? Regardless whether it is a Viper/Blade/Falcon .... we're all F16's.

No.

Or at least that was the way it was back in the day I was chairman.

What does "..... via certification ... " mean?