The problem is that it is in April. We already have a race in the Endurance Series in April, the Macho Man, held in Tampa. The Mug Race is also already in the series, which is in May

If you look at both series, the Endurance Distance series and the Buoy series, they are both purposely spaced out roughly monthly during the year.

(see the Event Listing on the right panel on www.1Design.Net)

The event that is being replaced was held in March, which fits in the yearly schedule nicely.

BTW. Fleet 127 Ft. Pierce has expressed interest in getting back into the swing of things and possibly holding a March distance race. Since last years hurricanes, they have been doing little sailing there, but they say they are ready to get back into it.