The RS100 Owners Thread

Originally posted by r2d2

   The original rules simply said "the RS100 maybe raced with either 8.4 or 10.2 sails". The 7.4 came along later at the request of very light, or less experienced sailors....was it fundamentally a training or leisure sail or would it develop into a significant entity - there was no master plan. It has proved a quite popular accessory. The class has certainly welcomed any 7.4s to any event with open arms, a good way to gain confidence on the race course. this was done by a SI's event by event.
The new rule change is intended to sort the relationship between 8.4 and 10.2's - the above rule was vague on purpose to see how things evolved: What we know and suspected from day 1 is that a 10.2 with a big guy is generally faster (in some, not all, conditions) than a smaller guy on 8.4. But not by much, hence the 2 sailing together with one set of results most of the time. But the situation did need to be clarified. This rule change was put together after a winter's discussion amongst the class

The new rule I suspect could have been worded more clearly, and will be before going into the rules: The intention of this rule echoed the original vision of the class, and has now been voted in is...

8.4 and 10.2 Classes sail for separate results at championship level, even when starting together.
At RS100 Class Association organised events, when racing for one set of results, PY will be used, and sub 86 kg cannot use 10.2. 
In an 8.4 championship sailors may weigh anything. In a 10.2 championship sailors may weigh anything.
At club level anybody can use anything, but changing rig during a series will constitute a new entry (just like radial / 4.7). This of course is upto the club, but it becomes a simple decision if the club thinks of 8.4 and 10.2 as separate classes.
7.4 will continue to be invited along to race alongside 8.4s using SI change. Maybe this will be formalised into the rules at some point. It may or may not get a PY - thats upto the clubs. 

Having just caught up with this staggering thread, it is clear that either you lot have too much time on your hands or the RS100 committee worded this rule change badly...probably both!!!

Anyway happy sailing to you all,