Tim Polaski
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Time to sound off on something here.
I'm looking at the NOR for the NA's and see that the regatta for regular sailors is from Wednesday to Friday. The Monday and Tuesday is for juniors, right? I need to be there for W-F correct? Is there a fleet split prior to Wed?
I also find it interesting that the race is scheduled entirely on weekdays. I know that like a lot of other people, for me vacation time is precious and I would rather have a Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon regatta for 3 days. What was the thought process here? Anyone....?
And finally, the entry fee, at $225 seems to be way up there. What is up with that? I hope there are some very good door prizes or something!
FYI: Laser NA's are $140 this year in Seattle.
JY-15 NA's are $150 (for 2 people).
J/22 NA's are $250-300 depending on crew#.
Thistle NA's $120 (3 people).
I could probably go on from here but don't see the need.
GET WHAT I"M SAYING???? So much for the affordability factor argument, right? Maybe I'm getting it all wrong? Geezer, what'ya think on this one? You'll be there? I'll be there, but I'm not going to withdraw my opinion on the cost YET.
Here's my beef: If this regatta was scheduled on the weekend and it cost less to attend, would we see a whole lot more sailors? I know this is always a well attended regatta, but would attendance go through the roof?
Flame away......
I'm looking at the NOR for the NA's and see that the regatta for regular sailors is from Wednesday to Friday. The Monday and Tuesday is for juniors, right? I need to be there for W-F correct? Is there a fleet split prior to Wed?
I also find it interesting that the race is scheduled entirely on weekdays. I know that like a lot of other people, for me vacation time is precious and I would rather have a Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon regatta for 3 days. What was the thought process here? Anyone....?
And finally, the entry fee, at $225 seems to be way up there. What is up with that? I hope there are some very good door prizes or something!
FYI: Laser NA's are $140 this year in Seattle.
JY-15 NA's are $150 (for 2 people).
J/22 NA's are $250-300 depending on crew#.
Thistle NA's $120 (3 people).
I could probably go on from here but don't see the need.
GET WHAT I"M SAYING???? So much for the affordability factor argument, right? Maybe I'm getting it all wrong? Geezer, what'ya think on this one? You'll be there? I'll be there, but I'm not going to withdraw my opinion on the cost YET.
Here's my beef: If this regatta was scheduled on the weekend and it cost less to attend, would we see a whole lot more sailors? I know this is always a well attended regatta, but would attendance go through the roof?
Flame away......