As someone that is responsible for cooking over 7,000 hot dogs at regattas, I have some thoughts.
All the players are trying to do the right things.
The trouble with actually stepping up and doing anything means mistakes will happen and not everyone will be happy.
I have had to make tough decisions while being involved with big events. It never makes everyone happy.
THE GOOD NEWS.
Gordo, Matt and company are working real hard to promote a big event.
Rick and Mary are, and have always, done a huge amount for the sport. Waves are now in the conversation.
I like what I'm hearing from Jake and company with the Catapalooza with newbies and entry level boats.
I've been hearing about the demise of HCA for a very long time. I know most of the people(VOLUNTEERS) involved and can tell you they are good people trying to do good things.

There is always next year to try and get it all right and have no one make any mistakes while we all get along and agree on everything.

Sarah and I working on a finish at Madcatter: I think squirrels were actually blown out of trees that day.