I was down on the AC? I really don't remember that. Was it just a particular detail?

The membership issue has always been a problem, historically even here in Area A. The Olympic decision turned a lot of people here on CS off from USSA.

I am a GA member of USSA, and always make a Youth donation, so I'm personally not against joining (I don't like the Olympic decision).

The sticky part for the OA is what to do with the non-conforming boats (not meeting eligibility). It can be considered that having them on the same starting line as the "real" competitors can be unfair to those actually competing for the title (ROW, collisions, etc. could affect the results).

It's somewhat less of an issue if they're in a different start on the same course, because then it's just like any other mixed event. BUT, since these are supposed to be eliminations for a USSA championship, they should be held to a "higher standard", and an argument can be made that this should be conducted on a course free from any other racing. Not to say it can't be combined with another event, just that the racing should be done on separate circles.

I know, the reality is that the numbers are probably not going to support that in most areas, but that's my impression of what is expected.

Mike