If you need any help getting anything done let me know

Maybe refer to it as a rally, works for the bikers. Maybe have a dealer/s there with parts, get the catreaper(Dan Berger) to bring a truck load of used parts. New boats to check out, maybe like a SE Catamaran Rally and Swap Meet.

But "rally" also refers to a type of speed-controlled race with checkpoints. Might cause some confusion.

Agreed - I also like Rendezvous...I like the thought of Rally, but I think Mary has a point...but on second thought, the definition of Rally really fits:



As for the location, I would need to go in front of the board but Keowee would be a fine place - we've got three beaches at the club, camping spots, clubhouse, committee boats, and marks. But again, we'll see where the most interest is and try to schedule it around that.

Jake,

If you need any help, let me know how. I can offer website type help.

Thanks - this is going to be a big task once we get things in place.

GODZILLA FLOATILLA

Bring anything (that floats) with a sail!
We'll help you get parts, tune it up, find crew, and enjoy the day...

Scavanger hunt/floatilla/raffle (whatever)

Or "Catzilla Floatilla"

even better ! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

but "Floatilla" makes me think of a regatta with no wind.

I must disagree Mary, rally in todays terms is no more than a gathering of people with similar interests. Motorcycle rallies, Car club rallies, even RV rallies. Motorcycle folks can participate in timed drags, burnouts, etc. but thats just a part of the experience. Most of them just show up and hang out, exactly what Jake is trying to accomplish. Throw in some fun races for the noobs and some more serious racing for the regulars, everyone is happy! Sharing and showing will go a long way. How to reach the masses is where I get lost. As most of the fleets have dissolved getting in touch with sailors is a difficult task. Maybe customer lists from the existing dealers serving our general area? Maybe the mailing list for Hobie and Murray catalogs?Maybe just post up on all the sailing websites and see who responds. EMSA is only known by the sailors that race in our area, most if not all local non-racers aren't aware of EMSA or the website. Many use the Hobie forums, this forum, sailing anarchy and the beachcats.

My choice is still "Rendezvous," like what the Corsairs do (did?), with a variety of events and activities for racers and non-racers.

Catzilla is kinda cool...or a twist on Lollapalooza ....Catapalooza? Lollapalooza toured around and went to different cities...kinda like what I see this event doing from year to year.

Rally works for me, so does Rendezvous

How about Rallyvous <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

I like 'rally'

This is starting to stick on me:

Umm,

No. Total turn off. But that is just one persons opinion.

Catfest
Catjam
Catallac Ranch
Cat-O-Rama

I could go on but they will only get worse...

I'm digging it Jake.

<img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

That's it. Enough discussion.

Now get on with the details Jake.

I'm glad that we have someone to make decisions for the group :P