Express 27 Racers, I'm the lucky guy putting together our national championship this year. The regatta will be held off of the Tiburon Yacht Club. The 'Brochure' conditions are warm winds and flat water. My intent for this year is to have a different setting for the event as opposed to the usuall heavy air circle or city front conditions. There will be new wind shifts and new tide lines. Both the Etchells and Moore 24 class have held championship regattas here with success so I'm sure we will get more of the same. What I would like to see is more of the teams come out that only make the midwinters because they prefer more moderate conditions. The yacht club itself is beautiful and warm and will be very nice to return to- much like the 'Rivera' of RYC. All that said I'm looking for shore side activity ideas and other imput to make this event special. I would like to organize some games for kids big and small on their big green lawn after sailing. West Marine will be sponsoring some of the prizes- hopefully enough for daily awards. Let me know what you think and encourage the fleet to come out! Cheers, Will