Topper Colours

Seems unfair to penalise a boat on its colour and not being able to see the number, talking about a couple of boats of the same colour not one.

Originally posted by JimC Originally posted by A2Z I hear that argument all the time and I find it bonkers. And to my mind it's also highly morally dubious. "I selected a boat the same as everyone else in the hopes that I could get away with 'accidentally' cheating at the start" "A boat and her owner shall compete in compliance with recognized principles of sportsmanship and fair play" If I'm over the line I deserve to get called by the RC. I'm not going to do anything to make their task more difficult.

Sorry to single your post out Jim, but it’s the easiest to illustrate that wanting to be anonymous is not about cheating.

Not all ROs will General Recall every start where they couldn’t see all the numbers. So not standing out in a yellow boat is about not being the boat that is remembered, among many that are not.

Back in the day I had a Fuscia Laser. There were two boats of that colour. We both picked up a black flag....but I got lobbed when he was over, and vice versa.

The yellow ones that faded to grey were the worst for UV. Visage even wrote a song about it.

Red is the worst colour for fading due to UV and oxidisation. This pretty much applies to any form of red pigment.

Originally posted by polc1410 Absolutely happens all the time. "Line clear" calls usually made on private channel (not hard to find an listen in if you are keen!) Or mobile phone. I gather if you get in a national squad some private schools give substantial discount on your fees... Which means there is £££ at play. All rather sad.