Moth on Foils: 35.9 knots(41.29 mph)

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    Just searching for images and info on rigs - I wanted to see what was available that was reefable and preferably free standing, but still performed well, and I've been checking out a fair range. Best bet so far has been the laser, but I'm delighted to receive suggestions!

    Yes, I love the depths of creativity we possess as a species, and t'internet seems to encourage it - I was gobsmacked to see how many different versions of Lady Gaga's 'Bad Romance' have been rendered in the Sims.
     
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    ...unless someone's made a lego tape measure ;)
     
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    The World Championship started on 24 May. Those are results from the Japan National Championship, hence Moth_National_result_day2_221535.pdf.

    News is on the event web site.
     
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    Moth on Foils!

    Phil Stevensons summary of the Moth AGM from "DA":

    AGM summary.

    The 2018 worlds bids were from Bermuda, Perth and Argentina. The vote at the meeting was split so the decision will be made by a vote of national associations via the IMCA rules.

    The meeting also referred 3 rules matters to the voting system:
    1. Clarification that nothing extends past 500mm from the bow, (ref AMAC's wand)
    2. Re-vote on the droopy foot / lower band limit at 90deg to luff. (ref MSL16.1 and latest Lennon sails)
    3. New wording needed to stop gantries being streamlined into the hull lines. (ref latest Exocet gantry on Greenhalgh's boat)
    all of which we agreed if allowed to develop to extremes would change boats well beyond what is now accepted as a moth. eg retractable bowsprits longer than 500mm, masts and sails much taller than present with luff and band well above the bottom of the sail, and hulls effectively longer than 11ft.

    The class is short of people willing to run it. Scott reluctantly took on President for 5th year, no one volunteered to be secretary or measurer. Too few moth sailors are willing to work for the class. Not a healthy sign.

    Phil S
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