[Rhodes22-list] racing rhodes

[Tatflies at cs.com]

Hello Peter,

As a Chicago racer in both handicapped and one-design events, I can tell you 
that there are many close overlaps, roundings and challenges where collisions 
are avoided simply because you don't want to hurt your own boat! As for 

I think that Bill's idea resembles some of the pro one-design campaigns where 
the crew has no interest (financial) in the boat they are on. It is a cool 
idea, but I would have a hard time letting someone else run my boat. However, 
except for my IMF, 175, older sails, etc., etc., I would love to participate in 
a one-design class race against fellow R22's. A handicap system could still be 
developed to accomodate different rigs, rudders and center boards.

Rather than volunteering for another activity (i.e. helping to create the 
class rules), I will pay attention to posts on this topic and offer opinions when 
appropriate.

For grins, I would be remiss if I did not add that it would be OK if you were 
on my stern close as long as I am in front!

Tom Trenkle