The problem with running back-to-back events is getting enough non-racing volunteers. It's hard enough to staff mark and signal boats for one week, let alone two successive weeks.

At the H-17 NA's last year, every day started with the round up of the vic . . , uh, volunteers to go out on the water.

The H-16 and F-18 events are very do-able for the person who can get two weeks off from work and isn't afraid to drive 1,100 miles in one day with a double stack. Like I said, I'd do it in a heartbeat if I had the time off. It's really aggravating when work gets in the way of sailing.