<html><head></head><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px"><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1456934080539_32870"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1456934080539_32871">I would be happy to chip is as well. Saturday mornings are the best!</span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1456934080539_32887"><span><br></span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1456934080539_32888"><span><br></span></div><div class="qtdSeparateBR" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1456934080539_32889"><br><br></div><div class="yahoo_quoted" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1456934080539_32894" style="display: block;"> <div style="font-family: HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1456934080539_32893"> <div style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1456934080539_32892"> <div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1456934080539_32891"> <font size="2" face="Arial" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1456934080539_32890"> <hr size="1"> <b><span style="font-weight:bold;">From:</span></b> "Smith, Craig A (AME MN14) via J22" <j22@lists.wyc.org><br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> John Dyer <dogbreath47@gmail.com> <br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cc:</span></b> "j22@lists.wyc.org" <j22@lists.wyc.org>; Bruce Martinson <bruce_martinson@yahoo.com><br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b> Thursday, March 3, 2016 7:59 AM<br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></b> Re: [J22-Fleet 1] Combined Championship Series with MYC<br> </font> </div> <div class="y_msg_container" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1456934080539_32895"><br><div id="yiv9397408557"><style>#yiv9397408557 #yiv9397408557 --
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<div class="yiv9397408557MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1456934080539_32896"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">John,</span></div>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>John Dyer via J22<br clear="none">
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 02, 2016 7:44 PM<br clear="none">
<b>To:</b> j22@lists.wyc.org; Bruce Martinson <bruce_martinson@yahoo.com>; Mark Christensen <mark.christensen612@gmail.com><br clear="none">
<b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1456934080539_32919">Subject:</b> [J22-Fleet 1] Combined Championship Series with MYC</span></div>
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<div class="yiv9397408557MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1456934080539_32915">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
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<div class="yiv9397408557MsoNormal">Many of us consider the Combined Championship Series a key part, if not the core, of weekend racing. <span style="font-size:10.0pt;">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 class="yiv9397408557MsoNormal">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 class="yiv9397408557MsoNormal">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 class="yiv9397408557MsoNormal">If you have any questions, or comments, please contact me directly.</div>
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