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I thought this year's long-term, multi-regional aspect spread the comp too thin, but it's an evolution, so I'm sure everyone learned a lot.
I like the 1 month time limit, the 8 days total, and suggest keeping the regions separate... ie let SE go in March or April, CO starts June 1st, CA July 1st, etc. Can still have an overall winner, and different teams can compete in different regions or the same teams compete in the same regions. Consider regional and an overall prizes. And I love the separate prizes for specific goals like most TVF in the park or most vertical miles etc.
Keep:
Teams of 5, sunrise to sunset, pass the baton, lapping allowed, 2 days on each river section only
Add:
multiple stream section bonus (every 5 approved rivers add an extra 1000 ft?), specific hike-in bonus (every full mile adds 200 feet ), and list the 'value' of each river section in advance like that first year so there's less discussion during the comp.
Consider:
Only 1 day on each river section, an 'outstanding achievement' award to be determined by the board at the end more on a certain accomplishment than tvf, and REQUIRE some sponsorship goal - such as raising $ for the Tellico/ Calfkiller Stream gage or Breast Cancer or the spinal arthritis foundation, at a 50$ minimum...to enter.. to keep the rif-raf out.
Just some thoughts ..
clay
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Good idea New 
BoaterTalk 
