Mark,

I agree with all the points you make, but you also need to consider the time factor involved and how that compares to the available time for sailing. It's been beaten to death that people have less and less time. The reason the West river formula is successful is that it caters to this fact and allows people to get some racing in with a limited time.

I'm not saying it's good or bad, just pointing out why I think it works. We try to pick some events to travel to as a group, but the reality is that only a handful of people can make those commitments.


Todd Nacra 20 www.wrcra.org