Tom and I discusses hosting the GC in the US in 2009 (thinking next years would be held at Mumbles??).

Our thinking was:

1. Where can we find a PRO to run a top-quality event
2. Where can we find a Club to sponsor the event for a week.
3. What location can we gain the most North America F16's
4. What location would be good for non-NA F16's.
5. What location has enough beer for the European's!

Some choices that we came up with are:

* Pensacola Yacht Club (pan-handle of FL)
* Lake Norman (Charlotte, NC)
* Chesapeke Bay (Maryland)
* Key Largo (FL Keys)

Tom is checking on PYC and a local PRO to see if they would be interested in hosting such an event.

I just finished racing (Juana's) which is 25 miles east of Pensacola and can say this venue is awesome! Protected inland sound AND Gulf of Mexico just 200 m across a road and sand dune to the south.

Any other ideas or suggestions from NA F16's for a location.

BTW, we didn't think anything west of FL would draw a good crowd as most of the F16's seem to be east of the Mississippi. Eric ... need to start building that fleet!