Hi Everyone:

Here's the proposed framework for 2008 Long Distance / Fun Proposal. This framework is followed by a dialogue area, by month, for reviewing and agreeing on the race choices for LD/Fun sechedule for ratiifcation.

Again, the framework I've proposed is minimum of one race a month for ten months. In July and August I've noted more than one choice and am not opposed to doing up to two races dutring these months where there is more than one appropriate regatta for the expressed purpose of the LD/Fun series. That is a mix of long distance and fun races with social functions following whenever possible.

Further, this framework I'm proposing includes no weight limit to draw on a cast of crew. And, low point scoring system to level the playing field.

Note that where there may be duplication with a Real Fleet Series race, I personally do not care weather I'm scored for the Real Fleet Series or not. And, they can both be raced and scores under there own systems.

Monthly dialogue boxes follow. They include suggested LD/Fun Series choices, some explaination, a note of regattas traditionally included in the Real Fleet Series for scheduling consideration. However, I trust all those interested in the Real Fleet Series primarily, not to derail LD/Fun series scheduling given the mix of races that may cause conflicts and an increase the total race load.

In other words, there is plenty of racing and simply becuase there is a Real Fleet Series event one monthy, that should not interfere with the LD/Fun Series choice that month in terms of loading the total schedule.

So please chose your series events realistically; on what you can do in total for insuring class participation in your selected series.

mb