Re: an ammendment to the class rules

[Christian Rasmussen <Christian@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Bram,

Can you write up the exact wording of the two proposed changes (or an 
all or nothing if you prefer) so that class members know exactly what 
they are voiting about.

Thanks,

Christian

BDally6107@xxxxxxx wrote:

> Keith,
>  
> You have some good points, however, I suspect Rousseau died before the 
> revolver and the subsequent game of Russian Roulette became popular.  
> A couple of your "mights" have evolved into "highly probables" with 
> actual experience and consequences (perhaps four or five of the six 
> chambers with bullets in them). 
>  
> I'm the very first person to avoid excess government, however, I'll 
> always trade a little government now for a lot of government later.  
> This proposed rule change was made for the combined purpose of keeping 
> the boat from becoming too difficult to sail (except for elite 
> sailors) and to ensure that we protect the spirit of striving toward 
> continued improvement. It "might" be better to avoiding punishing 
> those who spend their time and money doing the R&D by outlawing their 
> inventions.
>  
> The problem with the word "might" is that it is devoid of any measure 
> of probability. On the other hand, I have little doubt that the 
> majority of the class will come to dislike these very long blades 
> because they are indeed proving to be faster in light and medium air 
> and I can tell you with certainty, they will be significantly harder 
> to deal with single-handed.  If we don't act now, we will be faced 
> with the choice of pissing off those who've invested the time and 
> money to do the research or those who simply can't deal with them 
> (likely most who sail from beaches).  Given the choice, I'd prefer to 
> piss off neither by acting now.
>  
> The box rule is good in most cases, however, it may stifle innovation 
> more than a maximum length rule.   
>  
> In any event, I live in an area where Swift Solo fleet racing will 
> become a reality soon and where R&D is a way of life. I would like to 
> ask the class to vote on the issue and to live with the outcome of 
> the vote.
>  
> Best regards,
>  
> Bram

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