[Public-list] Re: outboards on A-30s

[Gordon White]

   The question about racing rules is NOT going to be adjudicated by 
THIS Association. This group is a collegial group of owners, not the 
race committee, which is a group under whatever regatta you might be 
racing. The "rules" are going to be interpreted by them, not us. Very 
roughly analogous to  Congress passing laws and the courts (the race 
committee) interpreting  them. 

    My very limited contact with race committees ranges from very fair 
to very political. In truth, Alberg racing is not the America's Cup, and 
with no money and few trophies at stake, ought to be less contentious 
than racing J-24s, but who knows? I see people buying slightly obsolete 
race cars and running in vintage races against  true antiques and 
bringing 18-wheelers full of parts and paid crews.

    But don't blame this Association. The remarks about the A-30 rules 
was cautionary...

- Gordon White
Brigadoon II  (And I no longer race)