2 handed boat sailed single handed

The Laser issue is easy, you are a full rig, unless you make it clear on the sign up sheet. If you change down because its windy, you still get the big rig handicap if you want to count it for the series. The rig you sign on with is the biggest you can use.

Easy

Andy

The laser 'singlehander' class rules (ILCA) state;

7 (a) "The Laser shall be raced with either one or two persons aboard"

"When two persons race a Laser they shall race together throughout the entire race or series of races without alternating at the helm"

In  the same context of the original thread, a 'singlehanded' laser can be raced (in class) two up! Since it is in class, then the normal PY would apply.

It does however prevent you (in a series) from taking a second person out only on the windy days!

Personally, I would find a second person in a Laser on a windy day more of a liability than a help!

andymck, are we closely related?

Andymac

The National 12 Owners Association does give suggested PY numbers for older boats for club handicap racing but it is entirely up to the clubs to wether they decide to use them or not (as indeed with all published PY numbers). Tack'ho is correct that many of the older deisigns can be at least as quick as the some of the newer ones on rivers and little lakes. If your guy is winning anyway there seems no need to make any adjustyment. This should not preclude you from considering adjustments for other classes in view of their suitability or otherwise for your bit of water. A 420 for instance would probably need to be given a bit of an advantage to compete with a N12 in your conditions.

The decision on PY for double handers sailing single handed should be viewed in the same way. It is tricky whenin light winds the double handers will probably gain a bit from their reduced weight although they will probably tack more slowly than when two up and when the wind blows they could struggle.

Flexibility is perhaps the key - maintaining some flexibility could help. Perhaps your club could apply different PYs for single or double handed if its an issue?