Mike... I agree, the first half hour was a bit boring. the race was great fun.

I would be careful about using this video for rules examples... I know they changed some of the mark rounding rules. Spithill commented once that he got caught thinking about the standard RRS and misplayed one.

IMO... I would get a reality TV show producer to help with the TV packaging... This event running for two years COULD actually create sailing fans... That would be spectacular.

I have never been a fan of any sailing... even the classes I sail in... But this event has potential.

I am curious... how many racers here would describe themselves as a Fan.... (ie... in same way you might follow a ball team in a season)