Per the contract that we sign when running a North American Championship with HCA the fleet will be split when there are more than 70 boats entered into gold and silver fleets after a round robin format for 3 days.
We knew this a year in advance and that is what was done.
What happened was we chose to give the silver fleet their own course allowing both fleets more races. We had the man power, boats and a second qualified PRO on site to do this.

There are at least two other PRO's that have been training with Paul for more than 5 years.

I know I didn't run a perfect event and I'm sure there are things that Paul might like to change.
It's easy to be a back seat driver.
Step up and volunteer to head a committe, then you will have a new view on how difficult it is to please everyone.

The class is doing very well and I would bet we will approach the 70 boat mark for this years H16 NAC again.