I am trying to generate some F16 interest in area D in Pensacola. I think it is a good, central location for all the southeast F16s. It is a really nice sailing area that stays pretty smooth in most wind conditions. Lots of restaurants, shops and bars you can walk to along the beach. Lodging should be pretty affordable. November is not the high season in Pensacola. Also my house could sleep about 6 in relative discomfort. Average high for late October/early November is 75. Average low 55.

I also wanted to see if anyone wanted to make it a long weekend and possibly sail Thursday and Friday. I talked with Jay Glaser at Glaser sails and he said they are available for coaching Thursday and Friday. He indicated it would be some instruction on the beach/checking everyones setup and then on the water coaching. They charge a daily rate plus travel expenses so it probably would be a little expensive but if we had enough participation it might be feasible. He suggested Matt as a possible local alternative for doing the coaching if he was going to be at the regatta.

Just let me know if anyone has any interest.

I planning on it and so was Tback, last I spoke with him. We are planning on bring our wives and renting a place. I'm also talking this up with the GYC people.

Unfortunately, for me, there isn't time for a seminar. Work is a PITA!

Could someone post the NOR to this thread?

sounds nice. I might be able to swing it but I am not sure I can race in that qualifier anyway... but I might check. Provided Moss isn't going to be there <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
Is Glaser going to be around anyway or would he be coming in for this even only to do a clinic?

It's an open event. And forget the thing with Brett. He was just having a bad day.

Sounds like a possibility....too early to tell right now.....keep us posted on dates, etc.

Chris,

I have Area D(s) on my calendar...and plan to attend (pending doctors OK). That Friday is the end of my companies Calendar Year so I can't commit [yet] on the Thurs/Friday ... if I can get most of my business closed early then I'm definitely in...I'll be a last minute decision though.

Thanks for the offer to bunk at your place, Diane and I found a nice house to rent right on PB last time for Performance MidWinters (which you MISSED!!) ... we'll probably book there again.

Keep us posted about events/activities.

when is it?

Nov 1-2 -- Alter Cup Area D South Qualifiers, Quietwater Beach, Pensacola Beach Yacht Club, Pensacola Beach, FL, David Ingram smalldog266@comcast.net, 352-636-9870

Pete, the Regatta Notice is ready but there is one more thing I need to work out with the club. As soon as we have closed the issue I'll post the Regatta Notice.

Dave