Don't know much about it, but do you ever get team/country crews covering the competition for one another? It interests me, because a format that encourages this would allow singlehanded (A cat) sailors and the fans to follow a team event. In motorcycle speedway, there is a team amd points system. The weaker rider may well ride to shut out the threat to his team's win. The teams are usually (in the UK) based on area or town. So how about the Louisiana Pirates vs the Florida Bucanneers? It encourages team training/helping out with skills and tricks, transportation etc, especially for those who are not disposed to actually sail on a boat with another person, but are keen on sailing and comeradery none the less.