Could somebody from the F16GC please explain why the Global Challenge is being organised in such an authoritarian manor. I would have thought you would be trying to encourage competitors but the bureaucracy definitely seems to be putting off the majority of UK Sailors (2 entrants?) I'm still trying to work out how I can be financially registered to the F16GC when the UK hasn't got a formal Class Association and how much will this honor cost me. Whilst on the subject of costs could the F16GC confirm the amount that the Offical Measurer is likely to charge and make this public knowledge. It could be a considerable amount to pay just for the ONE Regatta. I would be astonished if we insisted that every F16 required a Measurement Certificate prior to our Nations Cup/ Open Meetings unless as in this case you want to put people off.