With what is known now, development can only be played realistically under level rating systems. Both functions cannot be accomplished with one formula. Therefore, IMS should break itself into two branches, one for handicapping existing yachts and the other for the development of new yachts. The branch for the development of new yachts should be independent of hull shape. All the more reason for webmasters NOT to have a few pops before they go home to post the results at midnight.
Popular sports involve direct, violent contact between participants.
The action is fast and furious. Viewers can see it all from where they sit. To compete for viewers, we must drastically change the rules, shorten the courses and increase the sail area to displacement ratios of our racing boats. We must make bashing and otherwise interfering with other boats part of the game. More excitement might be had using teams, some boats functioning as blockers, others as runners.