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 Posted: 10 November 2002 at 12:00pm |
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Dick: The meaning of your post is not completely clear. Are you advocating a change in the class rules to allow the unrestricted use of aramid reinforced sails? The reason for limiting them has been to reduce the cost of level racing. Are you arguing that there is no longer a cost differential or that there are some mainly PHRF racing boats who would race class if they were allowed.
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Posted: 09 November 2002 at 5:13pm |
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more and more , since we really only have 2 onedesign fleets left,(Ottawa and Montreal)laser 28's are being fitted with non dacron sails where the clas rule don't allow them. the dacron main and lapper are just fine and probably no different in performance than the kevlar ones,initially, but since most other laser28's racing phrf or similar are more likely to replace the ancient dacron stuff with the more exciting coloured ones , we are excluding these boats from any open regattas the class might schedule and shooting ourselves in the foot in the process. the kevlar sails will last longer because dacron looses its filler after the first blow and its downhill from there. One design classes must modernize from time to time and without a current builder - enough said. should there be any agreement on this subject,the class could negotiate a favourable price with a reputable sailmaker - especially this time of year. think about it!
dick steffen
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