For the finals, Memorial Day weekend (every year) is an idea that has been floated and has merit (few existing regattas on that date).
No, we don't get to pick and choose rules. Everyone in the selected class would need to be members for that event (qualifier). Everyone else should be encouraged to join.
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We need to find ways to make people WANT to join. We could use these events (qualifiers) as the locations for the local clinics / rules seminars. I'm sure there are other good ideas.
