Is this proof that evolution works?

Originally posted by iGRF It's proof that folk want .....?

A cheap weekend in a faded resort?

Originally posted by iGRF It's proof that folk want light and manageable single handed boats, but they also want better rigs than currently available on some light boats, that sail hasn't been updated since the dark ages, why uprate the body without uprating the engine?

Because I guess it's gentle evolution rather than a big bang effect. As an outsider I got the distinct impression that the Class were not wholly behind the hull changes Hartley's made a few years back. They seemed to have got over it now so who knows what the future might hold for the rig? I think that doing the whole thing in a oner might have been a step too far for the majority.

The rig would benefit from a carbon mast and particularly a carbon boom as its long and its weight works against it at times. However, its one of the most useable dinghy rigs I have sailed. it works in anything from a drifter to 25 knots with just one sail size......... I found the open meetings to be very friendly and loved it. I only changed because we have a 20 boat aero fleet and I wanted a boat with less kneeling. Well the first point is acheived.