Class,
I'm uncomfortable with a grandfathering in clause ad infinitum in regards to
boards. Would it mean that if the person builds future blades that they
would be at the grandfathered in length? I don't feel it will be a real
issue for the next few years, but there should be a clause that at some
point in the future, in class regatta's, that if those racing feel that they
are now at a disadvantage, (e.g. Robert is winning each race :-),) that
compliance with the rules be enforced.
My two bits worth,
Rob
Robert and class,
I suggest that we grandfather any longer boards and make them exempt. By
simply submitting a picture in the next few days of boards already completed
with a tape measure placed on the board, we can deal with this problem
(boards that exceed 55").
As you can see in the Pdf, if we increase the length much beyond 55" the
entire purpose of the amendment will be lost. The problem of destroying vang
arms and mainsail cheeks in heavy air will not be reduced at all unless the
board is short enough that, with it pulled up the maximum safe amount, you
can sail to water shallow enough to jump in and control the boat. By
"maximum safe amount" I mean the highest point at which an inadvertent tack
of gybe could be completed without destroying the vang arm or sail cheeks.
Best regards,
Bram
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