By that I mean the Annapolis fleet would more than likely choose to restrict local one-design events to Dacron mainsails only.

Then, if a fleet member wanted to mount a challenge for the 2012 NA's New Orleans (or whenever the new rule takes effect) they'd look to get a $4899 laminated mainsail I posted on the other thread.

(For those who haven't been following this debate at home, I'll provide a simple example: Russ could have ordered a Dacron mainsail last fall at boat show prices for $2389 so he could sail in the 2011 NA's in Annapolis. If the rules change, Bob will have to decide whether to spend more than twice that much for a laminated mainsail in order to be competetive at the 2012 NA's in New Orleans.)