I like Dave’s original idea. Let’s keep it simple. Sail in one of the nicest places around – the Gulf of Mexico from Dunedin Causeway. Deep water, always winds, and may places to sail to and around.

For example, Anna Maria Island is 37 miles south of the Causeway. There and back is 74. Great day and if any problems you are within close distance to the Pinellas Beaches. Also, since all races would be close to the Causeway I’m sure we could get a few chase boats to watch over us – they wouldn’t have to travel far. Going north around Anclote Island is about 30 miles round trip. Many places north, south, and even west into the Gulf.

I would also open my house to a few sailors in an effort to keep costs down and to promote friendship in our great sport. It could be done at a time when the Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, etc. sailors could come and enjoy a little R and R (i.e., away from the cold lakes up north).

I would say 4 days with an average of approximately 60 miles per day on average.

Just let me know when to put in for time off at work!!

Mike – Taipan 4.9, #213