Greenhorn Regatta - who, what, how?

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

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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

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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.

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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 😛

This is Jake's deal. His logo is well conceived and looks good. He has spent a lot of time on this. Let's support him and get on with the details of the event.

Thanks...that was carrying on a bit!

Not being a part of the organizing party, I admit I have no say in the matter, but why limit it to cats? Don't we want to encourage converts?

Invite the optis, sunfish, Flying bathtubs-oops- Flying Scotts, Laser radials, etc. Let them see for themselves what multis have to offer

That might come later if the first CATAPALOOZA is successful.

The whole theme from the start is about how to get current cat owners out on the race course. We are racers and want more boats on the starting line.

Converting half boaters to multihullers is really on a different page, although certainly a worthy endeavor.

This is as much about breaking down the perceived gap between racers and casual sailors as anything, in my opinion. We just happen to be cat people. If we try to reach out too far this first time, the logistics will be significantly multiplied.

It needs to be rather focused and simple, I think.

If you decide to make it around the US, I can volunteer to help you out to setup @ Gulfport Yacht Club in FL. You have seen what we have to offer, just let me know via phone call, email or pm.

Great thought - let us get this one going and we'll see if we can hand you a format to run with (or start one and we'll compare notes).

Just one quick thought could be to throw in a little caption under Catapalooza that catches the interest of everyone with a catamaran... something like..

Catapalooza
the epic reawakening of the catamaran community

Is that cheesy? I can't tell.

I love it! Now if I can just get these people to quit calling me and emailing me about the stuff I'm SUPPOSED to be working on.

Tell them to piss off

then they quit paying me.