Steve -

While waitng for my crew to not show up again [happens too often] on Saturday I spoke to a few people about this concept. All seemed to like the idea but several wondered about the advertising dollars that would be directed to the sailors themselves. ie what percentage would actually go into the sailors pocket and what went to the "Formula 22 Org."?

We spoke of crew size and how many. They thought 2 was fine but also that 3 crew members would be interesting as well. All had sailed on 24s. I know ARC22s have a max weight of 450lbs. This could accomodate a man and 2 women or a man and two sons, or a woman and two men, etc. Is the crew size carved into stone?

We spoke about viewing it from shore or on TV and helmet cams and jetski coverage came up. Thats how they cover the Tour de France and other cycling events but using motorcycles instead of jet skis.

thom