I like flexibility, will be posting a series proposal for the 2008
Long DIstance Series; for discussion purposes. Given the high
potential for mixed PHRF racing I advocate NO weight limit for 2008
LD Series only.
Please note decisions will need to be made about what the fleet races
Long Distance and Class.
I propose no duplication betyween LD & Class. And, that the LD Series
have first choice for the post event regatta potentials. Here's first
cut ata short list; but hold comments until I get the complete
proposal posted.
Dates are approximate weekend
Three Bridge; SSS ) 1/27
Crewed Lightship; OYRA 3/24
Double handed Farallones; BAMA) 4/7
Vallejo Race 5/5-6 Post Event
Monterey Spinnaker Ru 5/25-26 Post Event
Ditch Run; 6/2 Post Event
Drakes Bay 6/9-10 Post Event
Coastal Cup 6/21- Post Event
Midnight Moonlight; e27 class (5) 7/7
Plastic Classic; e27 class (5) 7/15-16 Post Event
Half Moon Bay OYRA (4) 7/21 Post Event
Second Half Opener 7/28 Post Event
Farralones; OYRA (5) 8/4
Half Moon Bay; SSS (2) 8/18 Post Event
Windjammers 9/1 Post Event
I'm inclinded to cut the non post even races. I will post a proposal
next week. Please e-mail inputs at this time. After the post is up we
can have a web board rally on the issue
If the idea is to get more people out on the line; cutting the limit
is part of a more FUN strategy.
mb
:: I am all for leaving things where they are. I think most
:: of the fleet agrees as well. I weighed 223 about two
:: months before the nationals, went on a healthy diet and
:: weiged in at 206 for nationals. I certainly am not
:: "vertically challenged" as Larry puts it, since I am 6'
:: tall. I have several friends that are even taller than I
:: am and who actually weigh less than I do.
::
:: I just think the 880 limit has worked very well for many
:: years and it is only a small few people who are
:: complaining about it. I feel it is really in those
:: people's best interest to lead a healthier life and shed
:: 20-30 lbs.
::
:: This, of course, is just my opinion. If you want to
:: change the rules we have a process in place to do just
:: that. Go for it!
::
:: -Jason
::
:: :: I'm not necessarily advocating it, but you could imagine
:: :: a weight limit system where the weight of driver was
:: :: taken into account. Something like:
:: ::
:: :: total weight limit = 880 + 0.4 * ( driver_weight - 160 )
:: ::
:: :: - 120 lb driver - weight limit: 866lbs (746 for crew)
:: :: - 160 lb driver - weight limit: 880lbs (720 for crew)
:: :: - 220 lb driver - weight limit: 904lbs (685 for vrew)
:: :: - 260 lb driver - weight limit: 920lbs (660 for crew)
:: ::
:: ::
:: :: I don't know what the right values in the forumula would
:: :: be be to make things even ...
