International logistics are always going to be an issue with trying to hold events with a lot of distant participation. The key is coordinating the shippment/travel. The more boats in a container the less expensive. With a little ground work this can even be subsidized further like they used to do with one of the Carribean races. It does mean planning ahead which is always an issue with Cat sailors

As the class continues to grow we will not be so dependant on having 100% particiaption just to get minimum numbers at an event, so bugeting time and money to attend events every year is not such a big deal.

At this years GC the informal discussion was around having 2008 in the UK and 2009 in the US. 2008 makes sense as it is a quick trip from Europe and the home of at least 30+ Stealths to try and get a base for the numbers. In 09, the US has a good start at some F16 numbers and the first National Organization. The issue we will run into is living up to the precedent for the level of the event that was set at Zandvoort. The Club, the volunteers and the facilities in Holland were great. With limited exception that infrastructure base does not exist in the US as the sailors for the most part have loose clubs.

I would like to set up a conference etc. with the current group of US F16 sailors to bounce around how we could put together an event of this type. It holds not only for a Worlds level event, but in trying to have even a National level event the logistics are pretty large. Having not only a good sailing event, but more importantly keeping it fun.