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<div>I am in full support. </div>
<div id="AppleMailSignature">Small price to pay for some great Saturday racing. </div>
<div id="AppleMailSignature">Count us in. <br>
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Paul I Cossette
<div>Mortenson Construction</div>
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On Mar 2, 2016, at 7:44 PM, John Dyer via J22 <<a href="mailto:j22@lists.wyc.org">j22@lists.wyc.org</a>> wrote:<br>
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<div>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. </div>
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<div>Many of us consider the Combined Championship Series a key part, if not the core, of weekend racing. <span style="font-size:13px">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. </span></div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>If you have any questions, or comments, please contact me directly.</div>
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<div>All the best,</div>
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<div>John Dyer</div>
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