D-Zero

Looks to me like an RYA publication pertaining to the sailing instructions for the Battle of the Classes, which I assume is an RYA organized event, not an RYA technical committee publication.

I'd imagine Simon Lovesey is somewhat busy at the boat show right now, but he would be the person to be able to answer any questions?

Looking at the list, the absence of Solos surprised me. Still time, I guess.

Originally posted by Thunder Road For the sake of clarity and transparency, the D-Zero CA papers have been submitted to the RYA for approval and adoption of the class. The only two names on the application are two keen amateurs, our CA is a members organisation.

Originally posted by JimC Whatever it is, it doesn't look to me like a document that has any weight beyond the one event.

Edited by JimC - 18 Sep 14 at 2:28pm

I'm going to investigate the possibility of a restrictive practises action against the RYA.

In the meanwhile I've cancelled my D Zero order, I've been away a few days and missed all this, only this afternoon Rodney rang to say it's ready as I was driving back from the Southampton show.

I ordered the boat in good faith on the fair assumption with similar stats but a way smaller rig than the EPS I'd get a slower handicap with which to take on the Streakers and Solo's down the lake, 1010 isn't going to cut that.

So it's a pretty simple decision really, bloody shame, it's an otherwise excellent boat.

Personally I'd have refused to accept that and withdrawn, but then all the time manufacturers let this obvious corruption continue, then as customers what choice do we have?

The PY number will sort itself out over time, based on actual boat performance in real-world conditions. So why cancel your order based on (what you believe to be) a low initial PY handicap?