Discuss Rule Strategies

Rule Strategies:


 * 1) Expand participation by creating three additional weight divisions to allow more equitable racing for lighter and heavier sailors than is now possible.
 * 2) Existing boats meeting current A-class classic rules would form the basis of the middleweight division.
 * 3) Boats not meeting all Formula A rules are immediately grandfathered into the class but must sail with corrector weight to compensate for items not conforming to Formula A rules.
 * 4) Increased boat widths for lighter weight sailors will increase the righting moment in exchange for a reduction in sail area.
 * 5) Increased sail area for heavier sailors will be more competitive in light winds in exchange for a narrower boat width.
 * 6) Prescribed construction materials to lower the cost of new boats.
 * 7) Simplified designs tp eliminate aerodynamic details will lower the labor and costs required to build new boats.
 * 8) All four weight divisions are intended to sail together with equal rating and in regattas with boats meeting International A Class foiling and classic boat rules.