Not to start a big discussion, but I think we need to look at ways to maximize the number of boats competing. While Lake Como is a fantastic place, as the other suggestions probably also are, the question we need to consider is "how many will attend". An exotic place can attract some people, but in the end, the wallet, family and vacation plans are what decides for most of us. I dont think we should think people will drive a long way here in Europe to participate. Just look back at the discussion we had about how the brits could get over the channel as cheaply as possible for the 2007 GC.

When the class have large fleets all over the world, we can have the worlds in all kind of exotic places, but until then we should aim for 40-50 boats on the starting line. We will not get that many boats on the line unless we put the event in the middle of the larger fleets.