Echoing David's comment, I consider these rule proposals in terms of how they will enhance one-design racing or attract more participants to one-design races. Keeping equipment up-to-date serves that purpose; allowing sails or gear because PHRF handicappers fail to rate them does not.
I do have some sympathy for those consigned to PHRF, but I guess I'm just another Pollyanna. I thought complying with Class rules got you a one-design rating, while modifying your boat to make it 'more competitive' got your rating changed? Or were we planning to keep all this our little secret?
