Interestingly, at the US Sailing BOD teleconference last night, it was noted that attendance at certain events over the past winter has been sharply down, even in some classes that made big gains recently.

So, we're not alone, not that we should be OK with this, but we aware that there may be larger factors at play.

I know that this has been mentioned before on a smaller scale (individual events), but what would be the harm in coming up with regional two-year schedules? Take the full set of regattas for a region, and divide it in half. Run one half on the odd years, the other half on the evens. No one has to lose an event, their lives are easier because they don't have to host every year, they get two years to plan and raise funds, etc.

Blockbuster events like Madcatter could be run annually if desired.

I know, too simple...

Mike