Chris Howell 0 Report post 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usa3757@gmail.com 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdt1117 0 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
