Post by chillidog on Jul 29, 2013 20:32:11 GMT -12
Chicken
in a points series , you may be better allocating the most points to the winner where not all competitors would be expected to compete in all races .
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I'll refresh some of my points and make some new comments and ask some questions
It doesn't seem much consultation was made regarding the rules this year if the general tone of the forum is anything to go by ?
Would not posting a draft have been an idea rather than a rejig behind closed doors ?
Aren't the rules usually published and passed around at the finish of the race for the following year , if so they are late now ,what's another week ?
As a new boy it seems over the years the rules have been progressively modified trying to please everybody and suit someone specifically each year depending on his motor build and class choice rather than build up large numbers competing in a competitive standard class.
While I see the point at trying to match the Bermudians for speed , we race in different conditions on the whole , not ocean based .
I believe we should be and the boats should be more seaworthy generally , and this seems counter to the direction the rules are leading motor and boat design while this might suit the waikato , it doesn't ender these vessels to rough open water safely .
The trend to allow increasing expensive and rare parts excludes many and is in contrast to availability
sport and 170's etc and crazy motors , these are the folly of a limited few, do what you wish but keep them away from the classics , after all who runs or is interested in tuned pipes and so on , not many ,it just seems like an administrative nightmare waiting to happen ?
with so many options in the rules it just seems hard to separate the wheat from the chaff especially if one was new and looking to race a motor found at the back of some ones shed .
By dropping dingy standard class to seasoned competitors it removes the stealth modifications that I'm sure occur and makes for a more level playing field.
The aim should be for less scrutineering of motors and fuel ,not more !
I welcome the introduction of A & B classes and think it's a great move , those terms printed on what is essentially an invitation to the event could be inferred as demeaning to a new competitor and need to be changed . Rookie and Pro seem to be accepted terms
Plus I believe it was John's wish not to call it a race this season
The Waikato Seagull"experience" has the opportunity to simplify class rules and lead Seagull racing in the north Island and really grow it based on the energy of the people present .
Ross to say the new rules are done in such manner is not that diplomatic , if the cost to reprint a flyer that already requires amending concerns you , I'm happy to pay should the boat club not be able to cover cost .
Please excuse my direct approach to these issues . While I respect your ability on the water and efforts to assist managing the Waikato Seagull "experience ", I don't see the revised rules as being in the best interest of the sport generally and waiting till next year to change them back the following year is not that good an option and just adds to the current confusion.
This year when the sport is likely to get more exposure due to the documentary and being it's 30th anniversary ,it would be a shame not to take advantage of the elevated interest that's likely to occur and try and grow Seagull outboarding to all our benefit .
in a points series , you may be better allocating the most points to the winner where not all competitors would be expected to compete in all races .
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I'll refresh some of my points and make some new comments and ask some questions
It doesn't seem much consultation was made regarding the rules this year if the general tone of the forum is anything to go by ?
Would not posting a draft have been an idea rather than a rejig behind closed doors ?
Aren't the rules usually published and passed around at the finish of the race for the following year , if so they are late now ,what's another week ?
As a new boy it seems over the years the rules have been progressively modified trying to please everybody and suit someone specifically each year depending on his motor build and class choice rather than build up large numbers competing in a competitive standard class.
While I see the point at trying to match the Bermudians for speed , we race in different conditions on the whole , not ocean based .
I believe we should be and the boats should be more seaworthy generally , and this seems counter to the direction the rules are leading motor and boat design while this might suit the waikato , it doesn't ender these vessels to rough open water safely .
The trend to allow increasing expensive and rare parts excludes many and is in contrast to availability
sport and 170's etc and crazy motors , these are the folly of a limited few, do what you wish but keep them away from the classics , after all who runs or is interested in tuned pipes and so on , not many ,it just seems like an administrative nightmare waiting to happen ?
with so many options in the rules it just seems hard to separate the wheat from the chaff especially if one was new and looking to race a motor found at the back of some ones shed .
By dropping dingy standard class to seasoned competitors it removes the stealth modifications that I'm sure occur and makes for a more level playing field.
The aim should be for less scrutineering of motors and fuel ,not more !
I welcome the introduction of A & B classes and think it's a great move , those terms printed on what is essentially an invitation to the event could be inferred as demeaning to a new competitor and need to be changed . Rookie and Pro seem to be accepted terms
Plus I believe it was John's wish not to call it a race this season
The Waikato Seagull"experience" has the opportunity to simplify class rules and lead Seagull racing in the north Island and really grow it based on the energy of the people present .
Ross to say the new rules are done in such manner is not that diplomatic , if the cost to reprint a flyer that already requires amending concerns you , I'm happy to pay should the boat club not be able to cover cost .
Please excuse my direct approach to these issues . While I respect your ability on the water and efforts to assist managing the Waikato Seagull "experience ", I don't see the revised rules as being in the best interest of the sport generally and waiting till next year to change them back the following year is not that good an option and just adds to the current confusion.
This year when the sport is likely to get more exposure due to the documentary and being it's 30th anniversary ,it would be a shame not to take advantage of the elevated interest that's likely to occur and try and grow Seagull outboarding to all our benefit .