I would say I does not matter at all what label has been put on an event. As long as let us say more than 10 F16's attend it is fine to me. Important are the facilities and the water. I certainly do want a (soft) beach and not a slipway for instance.

As for travelling, it is nice if you can combine a (short)vacation with a sailing event. A place with good weather would be preferable.

I can tell you that any event in Great Britain will have few Europeans attending. Ferries are too expensive (I would like to take my family with me), ferries take too much time and the country itself is too expensive. Going overseas is in itself a barrier. Sorry for the English, I like them very much even their beer.

Last remark. You don't have to organise an event yourself at all. If all F16's agree to go to the Westland Cup for instance than we ask for a seperate starting group and everything is settled. We could also link up with other national championships (A-cat ?).

By the way, Hellevoetsluis is a great place with flat water, wind and a nice beach and a camping in the neighbourhood.