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Funny how Jeff feels the CCA's aren't good for offshore work, but wasn't the CCA a major force in reviving (when CCA was the ruling body) and keeping the Newport to Bermuda race alive? How much further out must one go to be considered offshore?
Another little detail that appears to have been lost is that in the CCA's constitution, one of their goals is "to encourage the design and construction of suitable boats for offshore sailing." One of the CCA founding members wrote, "I am convinced that it is our duty to stimulate the production of fast, as well as comfortable, boats for long-distance work."
I guess all those post-CCA boats in Fastnet '79:
1. Weren't designed to fit into racing rules as has been stated in this thread about CCA boats.
2. Were more seaworthy than CCA designs. Some were so seaworthy, their crews were terrified into abandoning them. Hmm, wouldn't have anything to do with their motion in a seaway, now would it? Were changes made as a result of Fastnet '79, you bet. Is ocean racing the venue of multi-million dollar operations now (building specialized hulls) as opposed to past generations where at least some actual consumer yachts were used? You bet, which is why Ted Brewer has nothing to do with them, as he has stated. Their merits for high-speed sailing are considerable, but can any of you go out and buy one? Oh, and forget that racing crew (you know, like those nasty CCA boats had). Try single-handing it.
Keep waving the banner Jeff.
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