Streaker PY number

Originally posted by endoscool There have regularly been 3 wooden boats finishing in the top 10 at the Nationals giving Steve Cockerill and Ian Jones (Battle of Classes winners & Streaker National Champions) a run for their money; the fastest of these being home built and without a false floor. This does cannot support the assertion that the current FRP boats are a leap forward in performance.

That's good to hear. I actually think that should be more publicised.

Originally posted by endoscool knocking off 30 from the Streaker PY because it "Seems right" is going to thoughtlessly screw up the relative performances of at least the Solo and Streaker.

That's just rubbish. From my understanding, the RYA welcomes clubs to
play with handicap numbers as it helps them to gain comparative py data
to work from.
As has been previously said, one boat at one club realistically isn't going
to make bugger all difference to the official py rating. However, it WILL
be rather interesting.

As it's a new boat to the club, towards the end of the year the results will
be analysed. I'd like to be able to talk to them with a good knowledge of
comparative py's from other classes and possibly data from other clubs.
To be honest, I'd expect that from any club.
Downs S.C. has rescaled many of the boats py's in relation to how they
deal with the tide (correct me if I'm wrong there) and It's worked out very
well for the club and they're all quite happy with the system.

If my py gets slammed, it will be a fun challenge because If I still win with
a much lower py, I can be rather egotistically smug to myself...... Sad I
know but I'm young and I'm entitled to my arrogance   

Oh please! Not another 'that boat's a bandit' based on 1 race. Give it a rest.

What is NSSC? Is it a small lake, the sea, or what? If the streaker is well suited to the water, either expect it to sail above handicap, or get the club to analyse the results and see if local changes are needed. The overall handicap will reflect the boat being sailed in conditions where it does poorly, too. Yes, the newer boats will be faster, but that applies to almost all classes, including Lasers, if to a lesser extent. (stiff hull, new sail, XD controls)

I think Nssc is unique in that we have our own inland lake, a beach venue and keelboat sailing out of the marina. My experience of the streaker has been both on the lake and in open seas. The only time it is possible to beat them is in a force 4 and up when the conditions start to get the better of the helms.
I am bitter about this as the over beneficial handicap is reducing my enjoyment of what is otherwise a fantastic sport.
On the sea a streaker took 90% of the club cups this year. If training to the extent of an olympic sailor can't beat a streaker, then what chance do the rest of us have?

I shall take your suggestion of local adjustments up with our sailing committee. Thank you.