[J22-Fleet 1] Combined Championship Series with MYC

[Matthew Thompson]

Not to poke holes, how does Sunday attendance factor in? Would Sunday
counting more (without sat) bolster things?

Just to think around full circle. I honestly like the saturday MYC races
better.

On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Judy Woellner via J22 <j22 at lists.wyc.org>
wrote:

> I'm happy to pay a little more just for the possibility of racing Sat am.
> Though frankly, I don't get out much.
>
> Judy
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> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 2, 2016, at 7:44 PM, John Dyer via J22 <j22 at lists.wyc.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','j22 at lists.wyc.org');>> wrote:
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> We sadly learned this week that MYC's J/22 fleet is dissolving. They now
> have only two active boats, and those boats have chosen to race in the
> "Open" category. As a result, it was suggested at MYC that their portion of
> the Combined Championship Series (10 races total, sailed back-to-back, on 5
> Saturday mornings), be eliminated.
>
> Many of us consider the Combined Championship Series a key part, if not
> the core, of weekend racing. In reviewing the results from last year's
> Combined Championships, WYC had 11 boats participate, and 7 of those raced
> most of the races. Going back further, the number of J/22's sailing most
> races has actually increased each of the past 4 years. And with 3 new boats
> in our fleet for 2106, we expect those numbers to grow this year.
>
> I have sent several emails to racers seeking input. All have been in favor
> of finding a way to continue the series. To that end, I have spoken with
> Mark Christensen, MYC J/22 #390, who has been most helpful. He indicated
> that MYC's J/22 fleet has been paying a fee, to cover the incremental costs
> associated with a separate start. Mark suggested we contact the MYC Race
> Committee, with an offer to pay that same amount, which is a one-time total
> of $390. If we do this, the fee could be covered by those participating
> paying an "event" fee, or by adding a small amount to fleet dues. In either
> case, if 10 boats participate, cost of $39 seems a reasonable one.
>
> Unfortunately, the matter is time sensitive, as both the MYC and WYC
> schedules are on hold waiting for a resolution. As such, based on input
> received, I am going to make a proposal to MYC this Thursday on our fleet's
> behalf to cover the incremental costs of $390 for 2016. Again, this is a
> proposal, we won't know until their RC considers it.
>
> If you have any questions, or comments, please contact me directly.
>
> All the best,
>
> John Dyer
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