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[oldsailor7]

Well said MAL.

[david@boatsmith]

If the AC was really about match racing even boats then the deed would specify such. The design rule is completely vague. This IMO is definately ar race that fosters development and creativity, where exactly are the edges of the envelope. If pure match racing is waht you want then there are other venues that are more aligned with your desires. Long Beach Yacht Club's Congressional Cup is one that comes to mind. The boats are dogs,with one jib and one 1 1/2 oz chute and no electronics. A very evenly maintained fleet with slow characteristics allowing for slow boring tactical bumper car boat racing. The general public has no interest in watching a boat race like this, even most sailors would fall asleep watching this. David

[Paul B]

Originally Posted by david@boatsmith

If pure match racing is waht you want then there are other venues that are more aligned with your desires. Long Beach Yacht Club's Congressional Cup is one that comes to mind. The boats are dogs,with one jib and one 1 1/2 oz chute and no electronics. A very evenly maintained fleet with slow characteristics allowing for slow boring tactical bumper car boat racing. The general public has no interest in watching a boat race like this, even most sailors would fall asleep watching this. David

I guess you'll have to explain this to the thousands of people who line the end of Belmont Pier every year to watch the Cong Cup.

[oldsailor7]

Then I guess that there are thousands of people who love watching grass grow.