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Thought I would do a poll to see peoples views with regards to the location of the CRASCH-B’s which is held in Boston every year in February.<br /><br />The question arose from the one I posed yesterday “who makes the decision to where the EIRC take place”<br /><br />I must admit, it would be nice to visit a sunny warm state for some erg racing, Las Vegas sound good.<br />Could always return to Boston on the 5th and 10th year cycles.<br /><br />Sir Pirate

The Crash B's, due to the name, should stay in Boston each year, but the World Indoor Rowing Championships should move around different states each year I think, to make it a more interesting trip.<br /><br />I'd like to see them in:<br />Seattle, Orlando, New York, Washington DC, LA or SF, ....

Just voted. <br /><br />I decided on the World Championships being shared around countries of the World (like a true World Championship). It always seems a little odd for World Championships to be held in the same country every year (e.g. snooker, darts, baseball). <br /><br />Despite my personal preference for it to be hosted in different American states ('cause I love going to America), I think it should be shared amongst the principal countries of the sport (a bit like cricket; no point Brazil hosting the Cricket World Series!). <br />

I agree with with Pete, the Crash Bs are the Crash Bs, founded in Boston and should remain there, the question should really be should the World Championships and the Crash Bs remain the same competition and if not should the World Championships be held all over the world.<br /><br />I vote yes to remain the same but if not they should move around the participating countries.<br /><br />Why anyone should want to go to Vegas is beyond me Blackpool in the desert!

<!--QuoteBegin-monkey+Dec 20 2005, 09:33 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(monkey @ Dec 20 2005, 09:33 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Why anyone should want to go  to Vegas is beyond me    Blackpool in the desert! <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />From that comment, one has to assume that you have never been to Vegas. It would be a great place to have a Erg Comp.<br /><br />Sir Pirate

<!--QuoteBegin-Sir Pirate+Dec 20 2005, 04:37 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Sir Pirate @ Dec 20 2005, 04:37 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-monkey+Dec 20 2005, 09:33 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(monkey @ Dec 20 2005, 09:33 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Why anyone should want to go  to Vegas is beyond me     Blackpool in the desert! <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />From that comment, one has to assume that you have never been to Vegas. It would be a great place to have a Erg Comp.<br /><br />Sir Pirate <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Las Vegas would be an amazing place for a World Championships. Not so good for a Lwt though with the All-You-Can-Eat restaurants!

No I haven't, but I've seen enough on telly and read enough about it to know that its not my kind of place at all!

Am I right in remembering you got married in Vegas Phil? Wife number 4 that one, wasn't it?

Yes, I was married in Las Vegas, still on the 1st wife Pete. <br /><br />I have been to Las Vegas 5 times now. Nothing tacky about the place at all. Out of all the places I have been to, Vegas is my number 1 <br /><br />Could have a Erg comp in Death Valley, if I recall correctly, there a place which is the lowest point in the U.S.A (below sea level)<br /><br />Sir Pirate

They should de-couple the WIRC from the CRASH-Bs. <br /><br />Have the CRASH-Bs as the United States Indoor Rowing Champs and have a seperate World Indoor Rowing Champs that could move round the States or even move round the World.

<!--QuoteBegin-Citroen+Dec 20 2005, 11:03 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Citroen @ Dec 20 2005, 11:03 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->They should de-couple the WIRC from the CRASH-Bs.  <br /><br />Have the CRASH-Bs as the United States Indoor Rowing Champs and have a seperate World Indoor Rowing Champs that could move round the States or even move round the World. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />That is a great idea <br /><br />Sir Pirate

Until EIRC attracts a larger crowd....I vote to keep it in Boston....for the origins of the event, the organizing committee, the great city....Plus, (a little selfish, here) I enjoy being in cold weather a few days of the year. (I get to wear a hat and gloves!) <br /><br />Joan

<!--QuoteBegin-Sir Pirate+Dec 20 2005, 03:51 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Sir Pirate @ Dec 20 2005, 03:51 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Thought I would do a poll to see peoples views with regards to the location of the CRASCH-B’s which is held in Boston every year in February.<br /><br />The question arose from the one I posed yesterday “who makes the decision to where the EIRC take place”<br /><br />I must admit, it would be nice to visit a sunny warm state for some erg racing, Las Vegas sound good.<br />Could always return to Boston on the 5th and 10th year cycles.<br /><br />Sir Pirate <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Should the Boston Marathon be moved around to different places too?

<!--QuoteBegin-slo_boat+Dec 21 2005, 03:39 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(slo_boat @ Dec 21 2005, 03:39 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-Sir Pirate+Dec 20 2005, 03:51 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Sir Pirate @ Dec 20 2005, 03:51 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Thought I would do a poll to see peoples views with regards to the location of the CRASCH-B’s which is held in Boston every year in February.<br /><br />The question arose from the one I posed yesterday “who makes the decision to where the EIRC take place”<br /><br />I must admit, it would be nice to visit a sunny warm state for some erg racing, Las Vegas sound good.<br />Could always return to Boston on the 5th and 10th year cycles.<br /><br />Sir Pirate <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Should the Boston Marathon be moved around to different places too? <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />No, since that's the <b>Boston</b> marathon, not the <b>World</b> marathon.

<!--QuoteBegin-Citroen+Dec 21 2005, 01:19 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Citroen @ Dec 21 2005, 01:19 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-slo_boat+Dec 21 2005, 03:39 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(slo_boat @ Dec 21 2005, 03:39 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-Sir Pirate+Dec 20 2005, 03:51 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Sir Pirate @ Dec 20 2005, 03:51 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Thought I would do a poll to see peoples views with regards to the location of the CRASCH-B’s which is held in Boston every year in February.<br /><br />The question arose from the one I posed yesterday “who makes the decision to where the EIRC take place”<br /><br />I must admit, it would be nice to visit a sunny warm state for some erg racing, Las Vegas sound good.<br />Could always return to Boston on the 5th and 10th year cycles.<br /><br />Sir Pirate <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Should the Boston Marathon be moved around to different places too? <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />No, since that's the <b>Boston</b> marathon, not the <b>World</b> marathon. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Well then, if you remove the CR (Charles River) from the name then you could probably have the event anywhere. <br />