The RS100 Owners Thread

Originally posted by getafix Frankly that's a complete over dramatisation of the situation, perhaps others have agenda's here....

Edited by pondmonkey - 16 May 13 at 1:29pm

Originally posted by Steve411 Originally posted by turnturtle As I understood it, the relaxation of class rules in the 300 was an evolution led by the sailors. I'm sure it was 'designed' and implemented as a form of weight equalisation when first launched. I hope the 100s can cut the bullsh*t phase out and learn from the positive improvements the 300 sailors did for their class. But hey, that's just my opinion, maybe others would prefer to see a split down the line on sail choice once the numbers justify running larger events in a couple of heats. You're right Jimbo, it was sailor-led. There were originally 2 cut-off weights specified. Below the lower weight you had to use the smaller (A) rig and above the higher weight you had to use the larger (B) rig. Between the 2 weight you could use either. Could only change rig once per year though. And all boats have the same handicap so there's just 1 fleet. Now anyone of whatever weight can use either rig (but as Chris states, can only change once a year). What has happened is that several lighter sailors who originally used an A rig have developed their technique to cope with the B so have moved up. This might also happen with the 100 with those using the smaller sail perhaps moving to the larger one in a year or two's time. Anyway, it's all self limiting. The lighter sailors with the large rig are very difficult to beat in light winds but they struggled at the champs last year when we never got below force 4. Choose your weapons...

Hi Ruscoe

No problem ... !  Carbon was always on the cards in the long term and suits the boat .. as it does on just about every other boat.  But is/was a tough decision for the class - same as for everyone.

Halo has a minority following to date (approx 15% of Blazes have this rig as well now) as an alternative to regular mainstream 10.4m Blaze racing.  It is approximately 11.5m so for most will be a bit of a challenge.  You do not need to be 95+kg but it sure helps .. and it is really for the larger guys out there.   They all race Blazes but enjoy a bit of an alternative 'thrash' from time to time at least at club level.   In time there will no doubt be demand for a 'heavies' championship and we will support them.   The thing about the Halo sail is if you are right for it you can plane upwind for much of the time.

I'm just over 80kg and have a laugh with it and it is easy enough to get around with Halo in almost anything but .. but race competitively in stronger winds ?   I'll stick to the Blaze's 10.4m.  Wednesday evening pursuits though ?  Hell yes - a lot of fun !

Come and try in either mode some time .. you are very welcome.

Mike L.

Originally posted by Ruscoe Originally posted by getafix IMO, a mix of jealousy and resistance to change by a minority, shouldn't stifle progress for the majority.   The Blaze needed a carbon stick and they have two sizes of sail on offer.   RS100 has a carbon mast (thankfully) and they have 3 different sizes of sail, obviously feel the need to have a results format sorted out, ahead of regattas. Fail to see how either class is 'split' or in 'crisis'. Frankly that's a complete over dramatisation of the situation, perhaps others have agenda's here.... What a load of nonsense! what possible agenda would anyone have?  So i can only concluide you are aiming that at me?  If so re read my previous posts.  If not then please clarify?  Whatever the 100 fleet decide is entirely up to them.  It has no effect on what happens in my fleet.  We are not in any way interested in what does or doesn't happen in the 100 fleet.  Its almost as ridiculous as saying the Merlins are bothered by rule changes in the 400 fleet, or the Musto's by the 700.  The D1 is growing nicely and organically, we enjoy racing 100's as much as we enjoy racing other single handed assy classes.  However from the posts on the 100 forum one thing is clear though that something needs to be done, if not then why would the class be looking at a rule change?   Frankly your post is ridiculous unless you are trying to dramatise the situation and create another row?

If there's no 'controversy' then we can just assume there's no requirement to tighten up the wording, nor any requirement to seek a re-draft before publishing it?  'Controversy' is strong word of course, and you won't find me saying that in my recent posts.  I've just said the fleets will split.  Which they will, if you read the wording of the proposed change.