Jake you withdrew your post

I did want to add the following

Premier event is about how well manged the regatta is. Props to all those including your self for making the regatta a first class... indeed premier regatta year after year in the past.

The problem is.. This championship is supposed to be a benefit of US Sailing Membership. The fundamental problem is that 6 out of 10 areas Don't give a damn about the regatta using this format and and don't even hold the first round of the championship.... This benefit has minimal value to the rank and file. The championship has been failing at its core mission for years and years. The BS that John Williams speaks of is not the fundamental problem.. The BS is just the reason that this years spring event was cancelled and the scramble is on for a fall regatta save.

The question is... What should be done moving forward... beyond the fubar of the 2012 championship this fall

Jake and JW propose continuing with an "elite" selection process for a One design class of 10 charter boats with no boat customization because of rotation. Variations of this idea believe that the Area championships can be incorporated.

I propose BYOB in a handicap class "like 2 person spinnaker class" with 10 charters available for those who win their area championship.

I have an agenda. JW, Jake and Dave all have their favorite agendas.

Kudo's to Mike L who is trying to get a true read on what the rank and file want from their US Sailing Championship benefit and is not bringing an agenda.