"No as I said in another post already, I have not even set foot on a U20."

As we understand it, you are setting up a high profile race on boats you don't know anything about nor even sailed on; with sponsors you don't have, on a lake no one has heard about and expect money from people you don't know to supply the prize?

Down here we call someone like that "coullion".

Clayton

This idea is so lain brain it blew up the SA forums.

Check the picture, you'll understand...

In all seriousness - one way to help establish your credibility is this:

Please list your resume with respect to sailing.

For example - tell us the boats you have sailed on and in what capacity.

Tell us what events you have competed in, in what capacity (crew/skipper), and what your results were.

Tell us what events you have helped plan and run, and what capacity you acted in.

Tell us what sailing organizations you belong to, and whether you have held any office in those organizations.

Tell us whatever business or organizational experience you may have, and how you think it relates to the task at hand.

Help us help you.

ps - if you follow my idea on the Mac 26x, you might get a sponsor from an outboard manufacturer in addition to the boat manufacturer!

No on the magregor 26 x, its U20 I am satisfied with sponsor's already in-line.

I will get the answers to those other questions you asked, I will have to come back to it after.

The Mac 26x bit is a joke, son, a real knee-slapper...

The other stuff isn't. Tell us about you.

The folowing was asked in an interview from another publisher, you may or may not be interested, but I will post it anyway.

I was the following questions from a publisher at a different site, asked the organizer a few questions: whether the prize money would solely come from anticipated entry fees or other sources, how many entries did they need for his event to occur, what got this idea started, and whether they have you done other events. Here was the reply:

The Prize money is generated through the registration fee's, also included in those fees are other related costs to hold the event. Over and above the Main prize amounts already stated, there would be other Prizes very good ones we expect, as we are currently seeking sponsors for the event. They are not currently apart of the info packet I sent of course, as they are not yet secured or completed, once all is in place they will be apart of the on-line sailing site, that will be set up for those who have expressed an interest in competing in this event.

Being a sailor, racer, competitor myself, I have sailed boats ranging from 16ft - 45ft and everything in between, (although I have not sailed the boat I intend to use for this event) as for my own boat it was built in Lunenburg NS and is called a Falcon 16 made by Macvey yachts in 1965, we boast 3 of the classics in our fleet, and race them each year, No worries these are not the boats that will be used for this event. I have experienced some pretty awesome weather in the Atlantic Ocean, and in the lake where I intend to hold the event (I am the undefeated champ on this lake, and my marina has dubbed me commodore of Lake Petitcodiac 3 years running). Each time I race in a sailing event, I think of what could be done different to make it better. Spending endless hours carefully thinking out this event, trying to foresee any problems that could arise, then thinking out solutions etc.

I asked myself, what would I like to see in a sailing event? What is the one thing that would attract me to it, and make me want to be apart of something like this?

The answer to the second question was simple Money & Prizes.

As for the first one it gets more complicated, I thought to myself, it would have to be an fair, equal playing field, before I spent my dollar on it. Meaning each boat would have to be exactly the same "One design", that it would have to based on skill of seamanship, Captain & Crew.

Being a fan of the America's cup and the history involved, the 100 Gunies cup of old schooners etc. I thought, imagine if one could race against one of these great modern day names in sailing, whom have earned their sailing history. But then faced the reality that the average everyday sailor would never get the opportunity to do so. I also believe that given the chance, sum of these average everyday sailors could and would win over the pro's. My hope here is that maybe these same pro's would have an interest in my sailing event, thinking it were easy money and register. If this happens they are first restricted to one of the series held for all pro, two of which, the best two will advance, meaning that no average sailor would meet a pro in competition until the 70 finals, at this point the competitive average guy would be a most worthy opponent. Not guaranteeing here that any Pro's will attend the event, but just-in-case a provision has been made here. What a challenge this would be, and imagine winning, ( I hope I get to the 70 finals should they show, or not show, laughing here)

I would like to hold this race every 2 - 4 years if a success.

I thought it would be interesting to allow the inaugural Competitors themselves come up with the Cup name. Still thinking on this.

I also thought that, I would have to want to know, how many boats would I have to beet to win my money back (break even point). The answer to this by the way is 9 (nine) boats, as in your elimination round 12 boats race, finish in 3rd place overall in your series of nine races against these same boats and you win your money back.

You asked, how many entries to make it happen? 120 is the goal. If less I have to take out my calculator, scratch my head, reassess, sweat, stress and make a well-informed decision.

I also thought what if I received more? The answer to this is simply again, first come 1st served on both the choosing of elimination dates (pro's restricted to one series date) as well the registration. This is the reason for knowing in advance who intends to compete, as (2) two separate dates for registering (60 on each date) will be sent in advance to them, and its on these days registrations will occur in the order they are received. Adjustments for time zones will be calculated to ensure all a fair chance.

I though if I were to go overseas and race or even on the other coast would I need to arrange for a boat or sail my own there, this would weigh heavy on my decision. The answer on this is no the boats will be supplied. As well as a training day for you to become familiar with it and your chosen crew.

To answer your next Question: have I done other events? yes not on this scale though, and for the most part a participant. But I have a great desire, want, positive attitude, and more help each day, not to mention 3 cities around me.

I hope that I answered your questions, if you have more email me anytime at either email address.


MJ Daggett

Close, but break it down in specific answers to the specific questions listed before.

Is this the right Falcon 16? Falcon 16

Cheers.

Is that from Foghorn Leghorn? My kid hears all the time:
I say, I say BOY. . .

http://webpages.charter.net/eagle91/Replies/Foghorn-Leghorn.jpg

Would costumes get extra style points? Will there be a water balloon battle event?

Do you really want to summon HWSNBN?

I was thinking of costumes and paintball...

Hmmm, Halloween IS over I guess...

Let's see, given your genetic disposition towards beer, then this might be your kid!

Paintball it is!! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Foghorn it is!!! You win the first round of prizes!

BTW... Just in case anyone is paying attention on the subject line "Dailey video coverage?" should be "Daily video coverage". Dailey happens to be my Irish sirname and is no affiliation to this event. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

Clayton

Costumes, paintball, and water balloons. Why wouldn't you want to be affiliated?

Yes kieth, I really apreciate the questions at hand, and will post those answers to them. I would like to try and find the exact dates as to when they have taken place. I only posted the interview, as I thought it might be of interest or helpful, I haven't responded to those questions you asked as of yet, as I had to leave for work. I will get them up as soon as I can...
Also: the link you gave me is right for the falcon, try this one it should bring you to mine.
paceship web site

[/quote]Would costumes get extra style points? Will there be a water balloon battle event? [/quote]

Hey, always up for a good idea to make the event more memorable. I tell you what, put you idea in detail of it all on here in a post. And we will see the response on it all...we'll go from there

would you believe me if I said, that's how we spell it in Canada.

In all seriousness - one way to help establish your credibility is this:

Please list your resume with respect to sailing.

Tell us the boats you have sailed on and in what capacity.
Boat type: Positions: Location:

Hobbie cat 16 Crew Trim Lake petitcodiac

Races: None just sailing
Falcon 16 Captain Trim & Sail, Foredeck, Helm Lake petitcodiac, Northumberland Straight
2003's Tri-Comunity Marina's Petitcodiac Lake Yachtsman's Cup Challenge Lake petitcodiac
2004's Tri-Comunity Marina's Petitcodiac Lake Yachtsman's Cup Challenge Lake petitcodiac
2005's Tri-Comunity Marina's Petitcodiac Lake Yachtsman's Cup Challenge Lake petitcodiac

CS 22 Captain Trim & Sail, Foredeck, Helm Lake petitcodiac
Races: 2006 won against my own boat with this, my son had mine but I am sure it doesn't count for much, the trophy was a beer

Mirage 26 Crew Trim & Sail, Foredeck Northumberland Straight, North Atlantic
Races: Evening races mostly finished 1st a few times

Tanzer 28 Crew Trim & Sail, Foredeck, Helm Northumberland Straight, North Atlantic
Races: Shediac to Summerside race on three occasions, Shediac to Charlottown race twice, All around the island race twice
Results: Mostly middle of the pack, within the top 7 after time corrections, boat is a cruiser but we were happy with the results, this was years ago and I cannot rember the Dates sorry. Finished well in the Last all around the Island race, many boats dropped out of this race on the atlantic side, due to Heavey weather from some hurricane or tail end of a hurricane, that rolled up from the south, this was nasty, my only expirience with sea sickness. It was either that year or the year after, that this event was no longer held.

Ranger 29 Crew Trim & Sail, Foredeck, Helm Northumberland Straight, North Atlantic
Races: None just Pleasure sailing, Planned on racing this boat in 2006 but it did not happen

C&C 30 Crew Trim & Sail, Foredeck Northumberland Straight
Races: 2006 Shediac to Summerside race Finished second in our class
Races: 2006 Summerside race week finished 3rd overall, after having to drop out due to loss of helm control at the start of the last race.

Bruce & Roberts
29.9 ton Steel ketch 45ft Captain & Crew Trim & Sail, Foredeck, Helm, mizzen Northumberland Straight, North Atlantic, Newfoundland crossing
Races: None just pleasure sailing