Chris Howell Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 C.3 CREW C.3.1 LIMITATIONS ON THE CREW (a) The crew shall consist of 3 or 4 persons. ( No crew member shall be substituted during the world championship and any event of 6 or less consecutive days, without the approval of the race committee or Jury. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How is this rule working? What crew weight works best for your team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usa3757@gmail.com Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 The rule seems to be working in my mind. Most people I have spoken with like the idea of not having to weigh in. The number that seems to be for me in all around fashion is between 700 and 730. I have sailed heavier due to crew availability and have done well in breeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdt1117 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I bought the boat when the rule was 614 lbs. I thought this was great to be able to sail with three up and I enjoy sailing with three and it's easier to find crew. It solves the crew problems associated with J24's and Melges24. Lighter crews can add a fourth. I think it is too crowded with four. I was pretty bummed when the optimal weight turned out to be 700 lbs. Now I am under weight and have to find someone 75-100 lbs. if I want to be competitive. It adds more logistics finding that fourth crew that I was hoping to avoid with the J70. Ron Thompson #68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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