I then posted this on the SSS forum:
I have long enjoyed doing the SSS races. I do them doublehanded, with
the exception of the Vallejo I. I admire singlehanders, but racing
singlehanded is not my cup of tea. I love racing my Express 27 double
handed in the SSS events. While racing these events it has been my
pleasure to modify my racing to accomodate those racing singlehanded.
I do not push the limits at mark roundings or crossings with
singlehanded boats. I take more then my usual cautions to avoid
confrontations and collisions.
The SSS races are some of the best offered. They offer interesting
distance courses. They are priced fairly. Lots of bang for the buck.
It would be a great loss to have the SSS close their racing to the
E27 fleet. We can modify our behavior on the race course and prevent
that loss.
My heart goes out to Dave Herrigel. I saw Hedgehog being pounded on
the rocks. It was a sight from a nightmare of any boatowner. SDK
There is much discussion going on about this. Go to sfbaysss.org then
go to forum.
Look for Corinthian Race 2020 and Thread for discussion of the sss
doublehanded/singlehanded.