Anyone know if it will be open to all brands? What about sails from a loft not from PC? I guess this could go to a poll for all F18's, or PC boat owners, because "WE" are the class, right? I've never really understood where our class dues go anyway...any help with that question?
Thanks

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Ted

Dave,

Since PRW and the F18s are back to back, it is doubtful many people will make both. Why do we keep scheduling like this?

Anyway, from discussions with others it sounds like almost everyone talking about attending PRW will be on an I20. If you want to sail F18 theres no doubt, Texas is the place to go.

So that would make the likely classes

Nacra 20
Nacra F17

and the 6.0 class if they can generate a fleet?
and the 5.5 uni's if they can generate a fleet?
and the F18s if they can generate a fleet right after the F18 NA's? (please don't pull a stunt like the Tiger's at St Francis YC)

I have often wondered why these "vintage" classes don't choose a popular three day regatta instead of the week long Performance event for a NA's.

For example...
Spring Fever, and Cat Fight would be perfect. ... yes... you start with other similar boats... (eg Hobie 20's and Nacra 6.0's) but this should not be a big deal... declare this event "the nationals" and then announce the schedule well ahead of time.

The advantage of this format is... Perhaps you only get 5 Nacra 6.0's at the "3 day nationals in Georgia".... At least you will be racing against a larger fleet of sloop boats and this would be fun and worth the trip. Not to mention... the event comes with a big party.

If you rotated the title from Wisconson to Georgia year by year... A large part of the country could plan on attending when it comes to your region. Heck... the New England fleet could get things organized and use the three Day Newport Regatta in RI in the Summer as a designated nationals and cover a third part of the country.

Why pretend that you will get a 6.0 fleet if there really isn't the interest at the Performance run Nationals.

Now... if the sailors simply want some one else at Performance to do this... They probably should not bitch about the schedule, location, etc etc.

F17 Nationals are being held up North.

So it's pretty much the 20's then?

The Nacra 20s in Pensacola, Fl
F17s Caseville, Mi
F17 North American Championship

F18s to NAF18 Champ. TX.

Cool!

Do you expect a lot of cross over sailors who manage to beg or charter an F17 to make it to the nationals?

Any F18's planning on PRW instead of Texas. I just dont think I can afford Texas with gas the way it is. Dont they pump oil in Texas? shouldnt gas be cheaper there? Hmmmmm..

Buddy-up, Power Dave - I wish the scheduling had not happened the way it did, but there you go. Double-stack and it won't hurt so bad. The trip to Texas will cost, but I wouldn't miss it - only one Nationals a year. Hope you can make it - I want a rematch from Spring Fever. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Yes John we will have a very good event at F-18 Nationals.. Look forward to meeting you, Jake and all the guys/gals from here.

Doug

Thats been an idea we have kicked around, hope to be able to pull it off. Tomko, are you flying in the band from Carlisle? If so, Im in for sure....