The purpose of rules modifications for LD/Fun (no weight limit, low point scoring system) are:

To make it easier to get crew from a cast of crew. The last few years I've worked from a list of 20+; and its the only way I can get a consistent crew without any hassle; subsequently, easy to adminsiter.

Then, to level the playing field by leveling the scoring system.

I also like being able to adjust crew weight for open PHRF races in which I compete with my e27. For example, I never race at weight in any downwind event. Although, aim for the all around optimum of 1035 to 1050# for PHRF open events including ocean; unless ocean wind speed reports suggest differently.

If I had too, I'd race Vallejo at less then weight on Saturday and at Class designated weight Sunday; as it is essentially the only Real Fleet Series Race proposed on the LD/Fun series schedule.

For all PHRF races proposed on the schedule, I propose racing on the open weight limit. However, I also suggest, many Real Fleet Racers often sail at a percetage above the Class weight Limit a lot of the time.

For sails, I also believe sails should be open. However agree that 1, 3, 4 and two kites are plenty of sails. #2s have suich a narriow range that they're not worth the time to take up and down, unless your sailing with 4 or up to 800#.

So, Joe, I have no dificulty with your sail inventory suggestion.

mb

:: Mike,
::
:: Thanks for setting up this forum. Though I'd participate
:: in the usual long distance races regardless, I prefer
:: and will be using the 880lbs class weight limit. If
:: that's not possible, then I propose the results &
:: standings be broken out differently (OD weight vs. open
:: PHRF).
::
:: What are your thoughts on sails? I propose that races
:: inside the bay and up to the Lightship buoy use the
:: class specified sails - #1, #3, #4 and class kite and
:: allow a shy kite for races that go outside the gate.
::
:: Joe
::
::
:: :: Hi Everyone:
:: ::
:: :: Here's the proposed framework for 2008 Long Distance /
:: :: Fun Proposal. This framework is followed by a dialogue
:: :: area, by month, for reviewing and agreeing on the race
:: :: choices for LD/Fun sechedule for ratiifcation.
:: ::
:: :: Again, the framework I've proposed is minimum of one
:: :: race a month for ten months. In July and August I've
:: :: noted more than one choice and am not opposed to doing
:: :: up to two races dutring these months where there is more
:: :: than one appropriate regatta for the expressed purpose
:: :: of the LD/Fun series. That is a mix of long distance and
:: :: fun races with social functions following whenever
:: :: possible.
:: ::
:: :: Further, this framework I'm proposing includes no weight
:: :: limit to draw on a cast of crew. And, low point scoring
:: :: system to level the playing field.
:: ::
:: :: Note that where there may be duplication with a Real
:: :: Fleet Series race, I personally do not care weather I'm
:: :: scored for the Real Fleet Series or not. And, they can
:: :: both be raced and scores under there own systems.
:: ::
:: :: Monthly dialogue boxes follow. They include suggested
:: :: LD/Fun Series choices, some explaination, a note of
:: :: regattas traditionally included in the Real Fleet Series
:: :: for scheduling consideration. However, I trust all those
:: :: interested in the Real Fleet Series primarily, not to
:: :: derail LD/Fun series scheduling given the mix of races
:: :: that may cause conflicts and an increase the total race
:: :: load.
:: ::
:: :: In other words, there is plenty of racing and simply
:: :: becuase there is a Real Fleet Series event one monthy,
:: :: that should not interfere with the LD/Fun Series choice
:: :: that month in terms of loading the total schedule.
:: ::
:: :: So please chose your series events realistically; on
:: :: what you can do in total for insuring class
:: :: participation in your selected series.
:: ::
:: :: mb