Thanks for getting to the point Jack, the ramp. When it's status changed from certain to uncertain I lost interest.

There is/was some interest from the big formal club in Port Charlotte. I believe they are the prime movers in the February regatta, yes? If so they should be the first contact: 1)to show their efforts have generated interest. 2) to put together some local political clout. If you're nobody you'll get nothing from government.