Hi John

"If it ain't broke... don't fix it... "
should be balanced by... you can't put humpty dumpty back together again.

Based on the preregistration and word of mouth in my local fleet and internet buzz. I do not detect a buzz of people planning on going this year.

I argue... a 6 to 8 boat one design race is not worth the time effort and money despite the weather and location and a crowd of sailors from around the country. I argue that a 20 boat race has more interest and may draw some people out of the bushes.

I don't know of too many regattas that got to 110 boats.. crashed to 50 or so and then managed to rebuild the excitement and energy needed to be a can't miss on people's schedule in the years following.

I argue that its best not to let Humpty Dumpty fall in the first place.

Spring Fever is another regatta that has drawn a national turnout. Again, the word of mouth is that while the beach scene was great... the racing was not worth the time and money. This regatta could also crash in attendance without changes.

Take Care
Mark