I don't get it. What was wrong with the simple rule of a time limit for a race? Or a shorten course flag. Why do we have to find ways of complicating things that should be simple.

Big event? Here in Tampa Flt. 42 (R.I.P) would have 230+ boats show up for a Mid Winters East. I'm sure some of you remember those days. I had the pleasure of co-chairing one year. We had a year where we got one race in for the weekend. The wind never exceeded 5 knts. Do you tell SAILORS that came from all over the country they can't sail because though there is enough wind to move the boats we can't sail because only at the magic threshold of "5" can we ensure the race will be fair. You see with "5" we can ensure that the wind will be consistent all around the course, with "5" we can ensure the wind won't shift 180',With "5"....... This is the kind of crap that drives two thirds of the people out of the class leaving that one third that is "more serious" about winning. ENJOY!

Hats off to all that helped with the race. Make sure you people who are "more serious" show them some love because it's sad to have people that are "more serious" when no one cares.