Sorry to hear you want to take a step back Scott. You should be taking a step forward. But I too have bitten off more then I could chew at times and know what you me.
My program should be the same as last year except for the Van isle and I will have to take Grady up on the challenge of a Race in the south.
I agree with you that a true class event will have to be beer can racing. But If I can get 5 or more boats out to a race Like Salt spring or Swift sure and Patos I am going to take it. I hate being lumped in with Moore 24s and Olsen 30s.
So yes a full two day regatta at Whitby or Jfest is on the books. Not sure how I will get there as it should be right after the Van Isle but I have to try. There is also RIPS but it is generally lighter air and the center of mass of the boats is too the south.
My call would be Whitby. And then the races like the N100, Swift sure, Salt spring and Patos and that big race in south sound would all be for bragging rights in the fleet.
Sorry Scott but going north even to Vancouver is a bit unrealistic as you only one boat and every one would have to travel very far too you. You are right about the conditions. I love the YouTube video of you guys all shredding your kites. And yes I love to mop the floors with Olsen 30s when the wind pops up. So maybe the bigger winds of Whitby are what we want.
"Turbo'd" Boats? What's this? There is only one boat I know of that is a radical departure from the standard with his big sugar scoop stern and he never leaves the dock. As for my Sprit that will be removable for class racing. Unless you mean these little sport boats that I just want to drill holes in?
I am with you on the Party atmosphere as well. My crew had a great time at RIPS and we probably put the liquor store owner's kids through school this year with all the beer we drank. My Liver is still recovering. And no that does not explain our performance. But the party is a big draw. I would do RIPS again if we had our own fleet.
Hmm if I say I'm turbo'd can I carry all your beer Scott? Honest I will hold it for you. It may be processed and warm when you get it back though:)
So let's hear from the regional Gov on all this. Lay down some events that we want a class at and decide on a decisive event to make the call for top boat. Then if some one wants to be Cock of the walk then they will attend the event and challenge for it.
I'm going for top Distance racing J30! Any one care to take me on.
Tony don't say anything! I know your lurking.
