Great picture Bonnie
thanks again

We each only get our individual perspective on race events ,-some as organizers ,-some from the beach ,-some on the water ,-many from reading web sites and the reports here on catsailor ,-it is only often after when individual race teams see the web sites like SAILMAX ,s and other teams that we begin to recieve information on the event as a whole and realize all the numerous different aspects and people involved in numerous ways that allow an event like this to occur.

As noted and with the momentum and publicity the event recieves it is important to keep an updated TYBEE 500 website -
Suggested by numerous others was the need to list teams with intent to race in the 06 event now ,-along with boat type ,-that encourages others to enter and builds on itself .
Noted was lack of attendance and support by potential open class race teams ,--also the obvious of only 9 I-20 teams --
The solution is more communication lines open --Ways of helping more potential teams get together with crew -gr crew -boats available !! etc ,-and involvement -helping racing teams commitment to race .

I,m sure the race organizers skim through the opinions here on catsailor ,--think they are looking for real commitments from race teams .

Recommend teams contact the Tybee 500 organizers and offer info on intent to race -crew info -boat type info -along with offer of helping with other aspects inc web site --photos --input on classes -rules aspects ,-team web sites -travel locations ,-community support from checkpoint locations --local sailing club and fleet support ,---dinners barbques and social events ,-etc .

There is a topic section here on catsailor for distance racing -Tybee 500 etc ,suggest potential crew and gr crew sign in there also with interest in the event.

CDR