"I don't know if the F18 decision makers knew of the date and location of the Tiger Worlds when they decided on the S.E. F18 Championship dates and location but I imagine that if they had, it would have factored into the decision. "

Jake, to answer that question, it was known.
At least *I* knew.
I honestly did not expect people to get so touchy over it. But know I see that it *is* an issue.

SO,there is a fix for those of you wanting to attend both events. It can be changed -
If another club is interested in submitting a bid to host the Southern Area champs please do so as soon as possible.

Of course you realize that the handful of people here discussing this issue are only a few people in the cat sailing racing/community. There are many many more out there who do not even look at this forum who can not chime in and state their opinion on the scheduling.
Which makes me in turn wonder why a change at all should even be considered because of this thread.

But I want to say something else, WHY on earth would anyone pick on another group for taking on the tremendous responsibility and commitment of organizing and running a National, Continental, Regional or World event?

Please be happy that there are still people willing to take on such a effort. It has to start some where or it won't go any where.

Schedules are not going to perfect and they are not going to accommodate every one.

Tracie