Thanks for the suggestion on placing it on the main forum ,
We may get the base number of regional teams to participate ,-that would provide interest to travel to the event . Other aspects would be a race sponsor ,-potential support to teams ,-and Catsailor + media coverage of the event .
The proposed event would idealy be similar to or coinside with the Mac races. The limit on the existing Mac races is currently for all boats of more than 26 ft length . The course is from Sarnia Port Huron to Macinac Island ,--then from Chicago to Macinac ,-on Lk Huron and Lake Michigan .
The Lake Mich part may be best suited to beach cats with 300 plus miles of beautifull sandy beaches ,fresh water ,-surf conditions at times,-all the elements of a perfect venue for this type of racing.
Would be remiss in not noting some very excellent events on lk Erie and Ontario -http://www.westlakesailingclub.com/pecrace.html
and a one day race on lk Erie -
The distance race on Lk Mich has been accomplished in years past in 2 day format , perhaps a similar 3 day event to begin -