Paragraph 5.12.6.1 (.5 oz spinnaker) and Paragraph 6.2.1 (2nd spinnaker)
Like most of you, I appreciate the cost control provided by our one-design rules. We replace our primary kite every 3-4 years. I might be persuaded if someone convinced me that J/30s would soon treat the .5 oz as our primary spinnaker and the boat would be more fun to sail with it. Some of you PHRF sailors are using one. What is your experience? Do you use it all or most of the time? What's the max wind range for your .5 oz? What do you use when you exceed that wind range, .75 or 1.5 oz?
I'd still stick to the existing limit of only one spinnaker replacement per year, regardless of weight. Additionally, it might be wise to allow use of the second spinnaker if it were damaged or (this is new) likely to be damaged due to high winds conditions. I think the chance of this may be greater if we go to lighter weight cloth.
In 6.2.1 I don't see the point of notifying the RC—it's not their responsibility to enforce class rules. If you think someone is has not complied, you must file a protest anyway.
