Quote from: DavidG (Guest)I think that Bethwaite generally talks a load of tosh and rarely backs it up with any data or facts.
There's a statement without grounds if ever I saw one! It's entirely possible that what he presents doesn't go down well with the current 12 / overpriced for performance, price-protectionist mindset? A restricted class mentality has sadly returned to the 12 scene I fear. Re. rotating wing masts, fully battened sails, high aspect ratio daggerboard, etc. etc. etc.? A man who seeds thoughts and inspires his son (as well as others) to design 18 footers, the 49er, 29er and others shouldn't in my opinion be slated quite so harshly. Or am I just trawlering up the wrong estuary? People can be so harsh these days!
Currently, I'm getting more fun out of my Tasar, even if she is 25 years old than I ever have done out of my 12, even though I'd never give up trying to sail her to perfection.
Jim.