Too bad about Gilberts, but they have to make money somehow, and I doubt multihull sailing is their key to financial success....

Despite Rowell's mildly tricky launch ramp, it's not too difficult to launch from there, and there's plenty of rigging room. Locked gates at night, too.

Maybe hold the skipper's meeting the night before at registration for the general stuff that's typically in the NOR/race instructions. Perhaps a restaurant/bar would accomodate this?

If not, is Rowell's close enough to the other areas to facilitate a skipper's meeting before first flag? At least there's no drawbridge to worry about...

Just some thoughts, as I know the logistics of holding a regatta is hard enough when things go smoothly!