What if... instead of going back to 10 teams, you removed the petition slots and placed them in the areas? Kinda the way the govornment works...you have more people at your regatta, you have more spots available to you. Don't go beyond the 20 team limit, but "reward" the top areas for better attendance. I know that John and I talked about this point last week and really think it is a good idea.



It would keep the pressure on the powerhouse areas to have high attendance and get the extra spots. All the petition sailors come from those areas anyway... This would keep enough teams in it to be interisting and available for more sailors. It would also solve the "problem" of US Sailing and it's Championship rules.



My 2c's .... flame away



Will R