I don't like scratching my bottom but it's a pretty new boat. The top N20 guys didn't like it either. We did it, got a bottom job from a buddy and that was that. If that's what is holding people back it is a lame excuse.

I know we've got a pretty good mix of distance races on our schedule. Most of them start and end in the same spot, which is really nice but doesn't have the feeling Tad wants. I can say even our Chesapeake races are better prep for Tybee/Worrell than any buoy racing we ever did on the 20; reaching down short chop in 20+ kts of breeze isn't a cakewalk. So you boys with your F18's and N20's might want to add them to the calendar. We have at least 6 boats on the line for Oxford already. Get enough support and I'll organize the Chesapeake 100. This is a lot closer for most than the Florida races, but also in the middle of the summer racing season for NE.

I'd love to do a Worrell. Clearly enough interest in the scene to make it happen but we need to start planning it now. Like Todd my leave for this year is already booked by buoy racing. Throw in a ski trip this winter and I don't have leave for a Worrel, if I still have a job and a boat in 1 year to pay for it.

I wasn't involved in the back end of organizing the Tybee, I know a bunch of permits are required but what is the upfront cost to the event organizer? How much paperwork are we looking at? Does someone "in the know" still have the checkpoint lists and contact information for all the towns we need permits for?

Why is distance racing dying while cat racing in general is exploding? I'm asking the guys who regularly buoy race and are very competitive but haven't done a major distance race.