Mary:

When Arthur sent me this, he said nothing about the other organization. I only saw it in other thread. I think he is basically try to help youth sailors. Yes I agree that all links should be on that site and not just Nacra and SL-16 organization. Hopefully we can all band together.

Doug

Here is what he sent:

Hi Doug:
I didn't see your response because it was at the end of the message, sorry. Anyway you wrote:
So how many boats? What kind? When will they be in our area? I need more
info
1. We have 5 new Sl16's in the tractor trailer for your event.
2. We are open to schedule events to what ever is the best sailing weather in your area. Your decision and coordination is necessary with other clubs in
the area.
3. Our plan is to have you invite as many sailors as possible that sail catamarans, laser, 420's, 29er etc.
We will have round robin racing for two days with a clinic maybe Friday evening/Sat morning. Get kids familiar
with the new boat and then race as much as we can through Sun afternoon.
4. You might have to house and feed kids. Kids don't have cars and can't stay by themselves in a hotel. You can expect kids to come from other areas
so airport runs might happen as well. Dallas comes to mind as an example. When kids find out this is in Texas you will see them flying in.
5. You should collect a $250 damage deposit just like they all do now for their 420 Vanguard regattas.
6. Charge an entry fee and we propose $100 each kid. That breaks down to $50 per day each for use of the supplied boats. Kids/parants are used to paying these kids of fees and more.
7. Get sponsors to help offset the regatta costs.
8. We will supply round robin computer scoring unless you already have that.
9. We need to offset the cost of fuel for our tractor trailer so we are asking for your committee to plan for maybe 20 kids/10 teams.
This would bring in $2,000 which we should get $1,500 to pay for our cost to get to Huston. We would hope for more becaue that doesn't really cover it so if
sponsors are interested , that makes it better. We are trying to be cost neutral but don't expect that to happen for several years.
As the program grows we will have more interest therefore more revenue and more venues.
10. We are getting regatta insurance to cover liability which is a must for a kid program.

So you need to figure out a venue, time to hold the regatta, supply kids, PRO,judges, marks, chase/safety boats and all the stuff associated with having
a great time sailing .I know it all sounds like a big deal and it is but the fun and exposure is well worth the effort.

Best regards,
AJS
310-245-0614