Like I said, no easy answers...

If I didn't say it, I am definitely NOT in favor of using Portsmouth as a fair way of scoring this race.

Now, I am completely in agreement with Mark S. on the scoring idea. This is "muddying" things which is why I didn't mention it in my last post. A VOR or NASCAR type of scoring would possibly appeal most to spectators.

HOWEVER, I also agree with Todd, that might not be the right answer for this event. If no one is watching anyway, and the sponsors don't care, then do what the sailors want.

Regardless of how you decide to score, at the end of the day, I stand firmly by my belief that the best answer is a single, one-design fleet (or formula). It's not like you're attracting 100 boats...

Mike