There used to be a lot of one-design racing for the J30
in Seattle, and since that is where most of the boats were located, that's where we all collected. Cattle point to Shilshoe could be made in just under 8 hours if the tides were right. Most YC have a minimum number for a one-design start, so some politicking needs to be done to keep that number as low as possible. IFIYC the minimum number for the SYC was 7, and Shilshoe was 5.
I'd be doubtful on getting Royal Vic to allow one-design for Swiftsure, as they have enough problems with complaints about the PHRF ratings, and they don't want to be involved with one-design rules enforcement. It's always great to have a number of class boats race since you can then have the "race-within-a race". And that's where the real bragging starts.
I still own Grasshopper, since new in 1980, but like most, crew issues eventually reduce my racing to nil, beyond the local stuff. Once I get a good furler (Facnor?), I'll be all set to go single-handing.
Nice that there's a new group of active owners, but I probably won't be one. Good Luck.
Gary Boothman
Friday Harbor, WA
