I do not know where you have gotten your info, Jaybirdie, but I have never chosen dates. I have been on many planning committees that made final decisions. I just work to link physical resources with human resources and publish requested information.
Let me see...I do not recall you being on any of the committees, therefore one can assume that you are in the background and really out of touch with the game. We are catering to cruising this year per request of the sponsor, Corsair Marine. The event will be a couple days longer, and will contain its normal share of racing, but again Randy, Don Wigston and Linda Wright are aiming at clinics and cruises to satisfy all the trimaran owners.
At least we are working with our host club far enough in advance to plan a wonderful week of sailing the intercoastal and making friends. All PHRF trimarans are welcomed...including Wetas.