I think if rule change went through it would bennifit the fit an young , there the ones who will be adjusting the boom more .as there fitter ,for me i think taking rope of boom is part of solo sailing , to remove this would take part of then fun out of down wind sailing , there was one rule 42 at the nats the judge did not see any others , , and i have not seen any other cases in sailing in 2022 or 2023 ,with judge or without judge , [PUMPING FROM BOOM}
i have seen other rule 42 rules that would need addressing if this is to be looked at ,i have seen many good sailors standing in the boat and gentle rocking on there feet, some of the top guys do this , and is much more affctive ,lets ban this .
i think we should all try to sail with the porpossed rule ,at your local club and report back , perhaps it is the way forward, perhaps try 3 to 1 like the oks do and test this .also
think we would also have to reduce main sheets thickness as there is so much friction ,
in light winds for this to work ,, i oftern pull rope through pullys on run in light winds to get boom out ,
would that be banned ,
i wil try above next time i sail .