I have to say that I'd be VERY reluctant to support a split event. I much prefer to go to an event and come away with a result (or not ).

Naturally my vote has to go for a UK based Euros as we seem to be the most active at present at getting ANYTHING organised. BUT, if the majority are in favour of a near-continent based Europeans, AND there is the guarantee of a good turnout (say, 15+ boats), AND the chosen location can provide good sailing and facilities, AND costs can be kept down as much as possible, AND it's a 3-4 day event, then I'd be interested.

I have to say that I'm extremely disappointed at the apparent reluctance of our near neighbours to travel. I'm also surprised at the intimation that the Germans and Swiss would find travel to the UK particularly onerous - as one example the large North Sea ferries on the Hamburg to Harwich route provide excellent food and accommodation and a relatively comfortable and easy crossing. It is in all of our interests to keep costs down as much as possible, but some costs just can't be avoided. Unless we could get the event or class sponsored by a ferry company?

If you have another overriding agenda Wouter, that's fine. We all have lives to live outside of sailing. But, I'm sure you'll understand though if we just go ahead and organise something in your abscence.............