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Seahorse International Sailing
Change of tack...
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
My last article seems to have created quite a stir, even prompting an online poll showing a big split in opinion over the nationality requirement for the pending America's Cup match between BMW Oracle and Alinghi. There was even at least one email lobbying people in how to vote!
My last article seems to have created quite a stir, even prompting an online poll showing a big split in opinion over the nationality requirement for the pending America's Cup match between BMW Oracle and Alinghi. There was even at least one email lobbying people in how to vote!
Careful what you wish for
Thursday, April 24, 2008
America's Cup
Here is my latest theory... Ernesto will fight Larry tooth and nail with lawyers. He knows how to do that. His goal will be to get the BMW Oracle challenge dismissed in court by any means and for any reason possible and then host a multi-challenger event in 2011.
America's Cup
Here is my latest theory... Ernesto will fight Larry tooth and nail with lawyers. He knows how to do that. His goal will be to get the BMW Oracle challenge dismissed in court by any means and for any reason possible and then host a multi-challenger event in 2011.
Change of tack
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Well, I guess the worst-case scenario developed for the America's Cup... it seems that Alinghi and BMW Oracle will have a race, probably not much of a match, in multihulls some time in the next 18 months. The rest of the teams and all the corporate sponsors and all the fans of sailing will wait on the sidelines while these two play their game... or maybe not. More on that later. Justice Cahn has yet to finally rule on when the grudge match will take place. Alinghi get to decide where.
Well, I guess the worst-case scenario developed for the America's Cup... it seems that Alinghi and BMW Oracle will have a race, probably not much of a match, in multihulls some time in the next 18 months. The rest of the teams and all the corporate sponsors and all the fans of sailing will wait on the sidelines while these two play their game... or maybe not. More on that later. Justice Cahn has yet to finally rule on when the grudge match will take place. Alinghi get to decide where.
Based upon the assumption that...
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
By the time this article comes out I am sure the decision of the New York State Supreme Court will be known. We will either be on the fast track for 2009 or the back burner while BMW Oracle and Alinghi negotiate a new Protocol for the 33rd America's Cup. Or, worse yet, we may all sit on the sidelines and watch another catamaran race. Maybe you need one of those every 20 years!
By the time this article comes out I am sure the decision of the New York State Supreme Court will be known. We will either be on the fast track for 2009 or the back burner while BMW Oracle and Alinghi negotiate a new Protocol for the 33rd America's Cup. Or, worse yet, we may all sit on the sidelines and watch another catamaran race. Maybe you need one of those every 20 years!
Some good... some not so good
Thursday, November 01, 2007
In August I rejoined the TP52 MedCup Circuit for two events. I say rejoined because I sailed both the 2005 and 2006 seasons in the fleet with George Andreadis and his Atalanti team.
This is the class that has enjoyed the most growth in the past three years. I think that￢ﾀﾙs because of the perfect balance between fun in fast, fairly evenly matched boats, and costs, which are not minimal but are obviously manageable for 25 teams. After spending most of the spring commentating on TV for the America's Cup, I was anxious to see if I could remember how to sail myself.
In August I rejoined the TP52 MedCup Circuit for two events. I say rejoined because I sailed both the 2005 and 2006 seasons in the fleet with George Andreadis and his Atalanti team.
This is the class that has enjoyed the most growth in the past three years. I think that￢ﾀﾙs because of the perfect balance between fun in fast, fairly evenly matched boats, and costs, which are not minimal but are obviously manageable for 25 teams. After spending most of the spring commentating on TV for the America's Cup, I was anxious to see if I could remember how to sail myself.
Outlook cloudy
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
America's Cup 32 is in the record books. Team New Zealand were there in the finals for the fourth time in a row! Heavy favourites Alinghi won with a convincing score but less convincing performance. Two in a row for the Swiss team.
America's Cup 32 is in the record books. Team New Zealand were there in the finals for the fourth time in a row! Heavy favourites Alinghi won with a convincing score but less convincing performance. Two in a row for the Swiss team.
Must do better
Sunday, July 01, 2007
The two round-robins are now finished. No surprises among the top three. The battle for fourth was a tough one. Mascalzone Latino looked favourite for the final spot after beating Team New Zealand in their very first race, but they could not hold the form and in the end Desafío Español secured that fourth slot.
The two round-robins are now finished. No surprises among the top three. The battle for fourth was a tough one. Mascalzone Latino looked favourite for the final spot after beating Team New Zealand in their very first race, but they could not hold the form and in the end Desafío Español secured that fourth slot.
Tough End To A Tough Road
Friday, April 20, 2007
Round-the-world race winner and multiple America's Cup skipper Paul Cayard has been immersed in the Cup since his first event in 1983 in Newport, RI, when he sailed alongside fellow San Francisco native Tom Blackaller on the 12-Metre Defender
Round-the-world race winner and multiple America's Cup skipper Paul Cayard has been immersed in the Cup since his first event in 1983 in Newport, RI, when he sailed alongside fellow San Francisco native Tom Blackaller on the 12-Metre Defender
The 32nd America's Cup will be the mostcompetitive in the event's 155-year history. For 2007 the boats are closer in speed, the Valencian racecourse is not as steadyas originally thought, the teams are all at ahigh level having had years of training.
Back in the Cup game...
Thursday, March 15, 2007
It is the beginning of a new year and there is plenty going on. In the spring in Spain the Louis Vuitton Cup will be a great spectacle as it always is, and the America's Cup will be raced for the 32nd time. In the ramp up toward the Olympic Games in China the ISAF Combined World Championships will take place in Cascais, and here in the USA we will hold our Olympic trials six months earlier than in the past in an effort to upgrade our performance in Qingdao. There will be a new roundthe-world event, the Barcelona World Race, and teams for the 2008 Volvo Ocean Race are already getting out on the water, with the Mean Machine crew taking the lead by getting out sailing for a few weeks before Christmas in the old Black Pearl.
It is the beginning of a new year and there is plenty going on. In the spring in Spain the Louis Vuitton Cup will be a great spectacle as it always is, and the America's Cup will be raced for the 32nd time. In the ramp up toward the Olympic Games in China the ISAF Combined World Championships will take place in Cascais, and here in the USA we will hold our Olympic trials six months earlier than in the past in an effort to upgrade our performance in Qingdao. There will be a new roundthe-world event, the Barcelona World Race, and teams for the 2008 Volvo Ocean Race are already getting out on the water, with the Mean Machine crew taking the lead by getting out sailing for a few weeks before Christmas in the old Black Pearl.
From onboard The Black Pearl
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
My third rounding of Cape Horn was the best. We got to within two miles of the Cape and having been there before, it was all about enjoying the moment this time. There was one other person onboard who had been there with me in 1998, Justin (Juggy) Clougher, and there were four of us rounding for the third time. That made it special and we decided to live it up. We took plenty of photos, video, laughed and reminisced, and after we completed the second of two gybes in 33 knots of wind, we broke out the cigars and sat on the stack and really enjoyed the moment.
My third rounding of Cape Horn was the best. We got to within two miles of the Cape and having been there before, it was all about enjoying the moment this time. There was one other person onboard who had been there with me in 1998, Justin (Juggy) Clougher, and there were four of us rounding for the third time. That made it special and we decided to live it up. We took plenty of photos, video, laughed and reminisced, and after we completed the second of two gybes in 33 knots of wind, we broke out the cigars and sat on the stack and really enjoyed the moment.
Onboard The Black Pearl, 43S x 102E
Sunday, January 15, 2006
We are close to completing our first leg of this Volvo Ocean Race. It hasn't been without incident. We have broken the vang off the mast, hit an object in the water which damaged our rudder, and incurred some damage to our keel support structure. At this point, some 4000 miles into the leg, we are doing something between racing and delivering the boat to Melbourne.
We are close to completing our first leg of this Volvo Ocean Race. It hasn't been without incident. We have broken the vang off the mast, hit an object in the water which damaged our rudder, and incurred some damage to our keel support structure. At this point, some 4000 miles into the leg, we are doing something between racing and delivering the boat to Melbourne.
The 2005-2006 Volvo Ocean Race is Off and Running
Saturday, December 10, 2005
Last weekend during the Sanxenxo In-Port race, we got our first glimpse at the differences between the boats. There are obviously some different designs out there but there are also some more subtle differences between boats of the same design philosophy. The most obvious difference was that between the Farr design represented by 4 of the boats and the 2 Juan K boats of ABN Amro which are closed to the Open 60 genre. The ABN boats have quite wide water line sections which will be useful in more breeze but which were noting but drag in the 8 knot opener.
Last weekend during the Sanxenxo In-Port race, we got our first glimpse at the differences between the boats. There are obviously some different designs out there but there are also some more subtle differences between boats of the same design philosophy. The most obvious difference was that between the Farr design represented by 4 of the boats and the 2 Juan K boats of ABN Amro which are closed to the Open 60 genre. The ABN boats have quite wide water line sections which will be useful in more breeze but which were noting but drag in the 8 knot opener.
Pasquale-Il Grande
Friday, July 01, 2005
On May 31, 2005 the sailing world lost a great competitor and supporter...Pasquale Landolfi, leader of the famous Brava, passed away in his home in Rome at the age of 76. Pasquale raced internationally and worked passionately in the upper levels of ISAF and the ORC since his first Brava in 1981. The Italian sailing community owes a great deal to Pasquale as he provided great opportunity for may sailors to reach their highest potential. He will be missed by many but as with all great leaders of men, we must look to his example as we go forward.
On May 31, 2005 the sailing world lost a great competitor and supporter...Pasquale Landolfi, leader of the famous Brava, passed away in his home in Rome at the age of 76. Pasquale raced internationally and worked passionately in the upper levels of ISAF and the ORC since his first Brava in 1981. The Italian sailing community owes a great deal to Pasquale as he provided great opportunity for may sailors to reach their highest potential. He will be missed by many but as with all great leaders of men, we must look to his example as we go forward.
Innovation in the sport
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
When we think of innovation in sailing we think of the winged keel Australia II used to win the Americaﾒs Cup in 1983. That was certainly a remarkable technical achievement but there have been a few changes, some technical and some administrative, that have had a great impact on our sport in the last 10 years.
When we think of innovation in sailing we think of the winged keel Australia II used to win the Americaﾒs Cup in 1983. That was certainly a remarkable technical achievement but there have been a few changes, some technical and some administrative, that have had a great impact on our sport in the last 10 years.
Orange Bowl
Saturday, January 01, 2005
For those of us who worry about the future of US Olympic sailing, I happened across a great find during the week between Christmas and New Years. There is an event in Miami called the Orange Bowl and it is not the football game. It is a regatta for youth sailors under 18 and there were 664 competitors this year! This has to be the biggest regatta in the USA. The 664 kids were split up into: 293 Optimists, 43 Laser full rigs, 112 Laser Radials, 19 4.7 Lasers, and 95 420ﾒs. To say that this is a huge regatta is an understatement.
For those of us who worry about the future of US Olympic sailing, I happened across a great find during the week between Christmas and New Years. There is an event in Miami called the Orange Bowl and it is not the football game. It is a regatta for youth sailors under 18 and there were 664 competitors this year! This has to be the biggest regatta in the USA. The 664 kids were split up into: 293 Optimists, 43 Laser full rigs, 112 Laser Radials, 19 4.7 Lasers, and 95 420ﾒs. To say that this is a huge regatta is an understatement.
The Best of 2004
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
It is the end of the season. I am sitting here in my house in California realizing how lucky I am that the sun is shinning and it is about 65 degrees. It has been a year in which I sailed a lot of days but did not get the results I was looking for in general. So I am a little down on sailing right now. The ISAF conference is going on this week but I am not there, not terribly interested in that either. Paul Henderson is retiring after 10 years of dedicated service. The sport owes Paul a great debt of gratitude and I am sure that will be expressed through the various activities this week in Copenhagen.
It is the end of the season. I am sitting here in my house in California realizing how lucky I am that the sun is shinning and it is about 65 degrees. It has been a year in which I sailed a lot of days but did not get the results I was looking for in general. So I am a little down on sailing right now. The ISAF conference is going on this week but I am not there, not terribly interested in that either. Paul Henderson is retiring after 10 years of dedicated service. The sport owes Paul a great debt of gratitude and I am sure that will be expressed through the various activities this week in Copenhagen.
Post Olympic's
Friday, October 01, 2004
The Olympics in Athens was a fantastic experience. A once in a life time experienceﾅfor those who are lucky. I could have finished second in my Olympic Trials and not had the opportunity to go. The biggest difference between the Olympics and any other event is the nationalism. I was proud to represent the USA and honored to be amongst so many great Athletes from all over the world.
The Olympics in Athens was a fantastic experience. A once in a life time experienceﾅfor those who are lucky. I could have finished second in my Olympic Trials and not had the opportunity to go. The biggest difference between the Olympics and any other event is the nationalism. I was proud to represent the USA and honored to be amongst so many great Athletes from all over the world.
Preview of the 2004 Olympic's
Wednesday, September 01, 2004
The Olympics will be over by the time you read this article, and that will be the big news. I am in Athens right now training for the month of July. I am treating this as my only chance to go to the games and I am really hoping to get a medal out of this effort. This will not be easy and in the Star Class I would say that, given the conditions here, any of the 17 teams can medal.
The Olympics will be over by the time you read this article, and that will be the big news. I am in Athens right now training for the month of July. I am treating this as my only chance to go to the games and I am really hoping to get a medal out of this effort. This will not be easy and in the Star Class I would say that, given the conditions here, any of the 17 teams can medal.
Star Olympic Trial
Tuesday, June 01, 2004
Following our US Olympic Trials win, Phil and I have been planning our program leading up to Athens this August. There are many aspects to this, logistics, accommodation in Athens, physical training, on the water training, coaching, developing and testing new equipment, to name a few. Further, each of us has family that will be joining us for some part of the journey so this needs to be planned to allow for maximum enjoyment and successful racing. Needless to say, going to the Olympics is a full time job.
Following our US Olympic Trials win, Phil and I have been planning our program leading up to Athens this August. There are many aspects to this, logistics, accommodation in Athens, physical training, on the water training, coaching, developing and testing new equipment, to name a few. Further, each of us has family that will be joining us for some part of the journey so this needs to be planned to allow for maximum enjoyment and successful racing. Needless to say, going to the Olympics is a full time job.
US Olympic Trials - Final
Saturday, May 01, 2004
The US Olympic Trials finally went my way. My crew Phil Trinter and I had one of those weeks where everything seems to go your way. We like to think we earned it through our preparation. He is how we went about it.
The US Olympic Trials finally went my way. My crew Phil Trinter and I had one of those weeks where everything seems to go your way. We like to think we earned it through our preparation. He is how we went about it.
Sailing in the Star with Rod Davis
Monday, March 01, 2004
Recently during a training regatta for my Star Olympic Trials, I got reacquainted with an old friend. A friend that I sailed with in my first Americaﾒs Cup 20 years ago; Rod Davis. My crew, Phil Trinter, could not make the race as he was attending his wifeﾒs induction into the Hall of Fame at her University. So I gave Rod a call, and as soon as he got over the shock of the idea of crewing on a Star at 47, he was happy to come along.
Recently during a training regatta for my Star Olympic Trials, I got reacquainted with an old friend. A friend that I sailed with in my first Americaﾒs Cup 20 years ago; Rod Davis. My crew, Phil Trinter, could not make the race as he was attending his wifeﾒs induction into the Hall of Fame at her University. So I gave Rod a call, and as soon as he got over the shock of the idea of crewing on a Star at 47, he was happy to come along.
New Years Resolutions
Thursday, January 01, 2004
The holidays are a great time of year to be with family and friends but when you have the Olympic qualifications on your agenda, it is kind of nice when the holidays are over and you can get back to it. While it was all very nice and enjoyable, I donﾒt think I can take another four-hour dinner or any more alcohol. I feel like I am coming out of the fog and back onto the racecourse.
The holidays are a great time of year to be with family and friends but when you have the Olympic qualifications on your agenda, it is kind of nice when the holidays are over and you can get back to it. While it was all very nice and enjoyable, I donﾒt think I can take another four-hour dinner or any more alcohol. I feel like I am coming out of the fog and back onto the racecourse.
ISAF Worlds
Wednesday, October 01, 2003
The best way to classify the ISAF World Championships is to say that it is a festival of sailing. 11 regattas going on at the same venue at the same time, 2000 sailors, 6 racecourses, it is a great display of our sport. For the purpose of exposing the sport through media, this is a great idea. Also, for the Star sailors, it is fun to mix with the other sailors; most of whom we never see because our regattas are usually stand-alone events. The "big mix" is more common in Europe at places like SPA Week, Kiel Week and Yeres Week where many classes are racing. Being altogether also give a more Olympic flavor to the regatta.
The best way to classify the ISAF World Championships is to say that it is a festival of sailing. 11 regattas going on at the same venue at the same time, 2000 sailors, 6 racecourses, it is a great display of our sport. For the purpose of exposing the sport through media, this is a great idea. Also, for the Star sailors, it is fun to mix with the other sailors; most of whom we never see because our regattas are usually stand-alone events. The "big mix" is more common in Europe at places like SPA Week, Kiel Week and Yeres Week where many classes are racing. Being altogether also give a more Olympic flavor to the regatta.
Summer of 2003 - One month in Sweden
Friday, August 01, 2003
It started with the Swedish Match Cup at Marstrand. After a bit of a rest from Match Racing, I signed up to be tactician for Peter Holmberg in this great event. We had Mike Sanderson on the main, Robbie Naismith on the genoa and spinnaker and Jared Henderson on the bow. Actually, everyone was all over the place. Those are just the positions we started out each race in.
It started with the Swedish Match Cup at Marstrand. After a bit of a rest from Match Racing, I signed up to be tactician for Peter Holmberg in this great event. We had Mike Sanderson on the main, Robbie Naismith on the genoa and spinnaker and Jared Henderson on the bow. Actually, everyone was all over the place. Those are just the positions we started out each race in.
Team New Zealand Audit
Tuesday, July 01, 2003
The recent analysis of Team New Zealand 2003, by Peter Menzies, is very interesting. First, because it is the first of itﾒs kind. No other team has issued such an introspective document for public consumption. Secondly, Menzies conclusions are for the most part right on. All the disasters and errors we witnessed in the finals we just symptoms of deeper problems.
The recent analysis of Team New Zealand 2003, by Peter Menzies, is very interesting. First, because it is the first of itﾒs kind. No other team has issued such an introspective document for public consumption. Secondly, Menzies conclusions are for the most part right on. All the disasters and errors we witnessed in the finals we just symptoms of deeper problems.
AC Review
Tuesday, April 01, 2003
Someway or another, it is always a mismatch? Why is that?
Someway or another, it is always a mismatch? Why is that?
The Americaﾒs Cup final between Team New Zealand and Alinghi was another disappointingly one sided. Many "experts" predicted Team New Zealand would prevail... 5-2, 5-0. How anyone could predict anything between two previously unmatched competitors is beyond me. The media love to ask for opinions and sailors love to give them but the responsible answer is that no one has any idea of how the finals of the Americaﾒs Cup will go the night before the first race and that is one of the beauties of the event.
AC Finals Preview
Saturday, February 01, 2003
We are down to the short strokes now. As I write this Alinghi is leading Oracle 3 to 1 in the Louis Vuitton final so I am assuming the Americaﾒs Cup will feature Alinghi vs. Team New Zealand. Funny. If you are cynical, you can imagine Russell Coutts saying to Dean Barker, three years ago; "Dean, after all the training we have done, you and your boys really deserve to race. Too bad we canﾒt enter two boats in this thing. Wait a minute, I know how we can do that."
We are down to the short strokes now. As I write this Alinghi is leading Oracle 3 to 1 in the Louis Vuitton final so I am assuming the Americaﾒs Cup will feature Alinghi vs. Team New Zealand. Funny. If you are cynical, you can imagine Russell Coutts saying to Dean Barker, three years ago; "Dean, after all the training we have done, you and your boys really deserve to race. Too bad we canﾒt enter two boats in this thing. Wait a minute, I know how we can do that."
Louis Vuitton Series
Sunday, December 01, 2002
The first two rounds of the Louis Vuitton Cup went pretty much as expected. Alinghi and Oracle finished at the top, and Mascalzone Latino went home first. Possibly Stars and Stripes performed a bit worse than expected at 7th and the Swedes a bit better than expected at 5th. Now the "do-or-die" rounds start and every two weeks, two teams will be sent home. I think it will be a bit shocking to some how quickly the end will come. By New Year, there will be only two teams left.
The first two rounds of the Louis Vuitton Cup went pretty much as expected. Alinghi and Oracle finished at the top, and Mascalzone Latino went home first. Possibly Stars and Stripes performed a bit worse than expected at 7th and the Swedes a bit better than expected at 5th. Now the "do-or-die" rounds start and every two weeks, two teams will be sent home. I think it will be a bit shocking to some how quickly the end will come. By New Year, there will be only two teams left.
Star Worlds
Tuesday, October 01, 2002
The Star World Championship this year attracted 103 competitors from 25 nations including 11 former world champions and seven different nations in the top eight places. To say that the fleet was deep is and understatement. The class is stronger than ever and the promise of beautiful California weather guaranteed a large turn out in Marina del Rey. For the first time that I can remember the highest placing American was fourth. This speaks to the internationality of the class. The new weight limit has changed things a bit. The last two Star World Championships have been won by former Finn Champions, Freddie Loof and now Ian Percy. Is there a message here?
The Star World Championship this year attracted 103 competitors from 25 nations including 11 former world champions and seven different nations in the top eight places. To say that the fleet was deep is and understatement. The class is stronger than ever and the promise of beautiful California weather guaranteed a large turn out in Marina del Rey. For the first time that I can remember the highest placing American was fourth. This speaks to the internationality of the class. The new weight limit has changed things a bit. The last two Star World Championships have been won by former Finn Champions, Freddie Loof and now Ian Percy. Is there a message here?
Kinetics and Prada - A few points... ...
Monday, July 01, 2002
Recently much has been written and said about Kinetics in Sailing. I have read many points of view including an unfortunate comment by one very prominent leader in sailing calling many of our sailors "cheaters". Here is my point of view.
Recently much has been written and said about Kinetics in Sailing. I have read many points of view including an unfortunate comment by one very prominent leader in sailing calling many of our sailors "cheaters". Here is my point of view.
Volvo Leg 4 - From 22 foot waves to 22 foot boats.
Monday, April 01, 2002
I have done some cross training in sailing before; like in 1978 when I went from crewing to a fourth in the Star worlds right to crewing for a second in the 505 worlds. But I have to say that going from 30 foot waves, icebergs, snow storms, 45 knots of winds and 32 knots of boat speed TO 3 inch waves, 10 knots of wind, 4 knots of boat speed, 80 degree water and 95 boats on the starting line is biggest contrast I have had in our sport in a two week period. And yet, both were fantastic!
I have done some cross training in sailing before; like in 1978 when I went from crewing to a fourth in the Star worlds right to crewing for a second in the 505 worlds. But I have to say that going from 30 foot waves, icebergs, snow storms, 45 knots of winds and 32 knots of boat speed TO 3 inch waves, 10 knots of wind, 4 knots of boat speed, 80 degree water and 95 boats on the starting line is biggest contrast I have had in our sport in a two week period. And yet, both were fantastic!
Around the Horn, Again
Friday, February 01, 2002
Wasnﾒt once enough? Nope. I am doing it again. When you read this, Iﾒll be out there surfing at 26 knots, three layers of damp clothes on, lobster gloves, waterproof balaclava, survival suit, Oakley face mask, skipping over waves, struggling to stay on the toilet, condensation from the tanks soaking the sleeping bags, losing weight eating freeze dried Beef Stroganoff, etc. Why? Because it is the best sailing anywhere on this planet.
Wasnﾒt once enough? Nope. I am doing it again. When you read this, Iﾒll be out there surfing at 26 knots, three layers of damp clothes on, lobster gloves, waterproof balaclava, survival suit, Oakley face mask, skipping over waves, struggling to stay on the toilet, condensation from the tanks soaking the sleeping bags, losing weight eating freeze dried Beef Stroganoff, etc. Why? Because it is the best sailing anywhere on this planet.
Cayard is Bowman
Saturday, December 01, 2001
I have not gybed a spinnaker pole since 1978. Oracle Racing coach Dave Ullman reminded me of this on our one and only practice day before the Bermuda Gold Cup in October. In 1978 I crewed for Dave Ullman in a 505 a few times and previous to that spent a lot of time on the front of 505ﾒs with Dennis Surtees, and in Fireballs and 470ﾒs before that. But that was 23+ years ago, so doing the bow at this years Gold Cup was practically a new experience for me and I enjoyed the challenge. In fact, new experiences are what have produced the best experiences in sailing for me ( the Whitbread for example) and this year in Bermuda was no exception.
I have not gybed a spinnaker pole since 1978. Oracle Racing coach Dave Ullman reminded me of this on our one and only practice day before the Bermuda Gold Cup in October. In 1978 I crewed for Dave Ullman in a 505 a few times and previous to that spent a lot of time on the front of 505ﾒs with Dennis Surtees, and in Fireballs and 470ﾒs before that. But that was 23+ years ago, so doing the bow at this years Gold Cup was practically a new experience for me and I enjoyed the challenge. In fact, new experiences are what have produced the best experiences in sailing for me ( the Whitbread for example) and this year in Bermuda was no exception.
Volvo Preview
Saturday, September 01, 2001
Well it is finally here, the 2001-2002 Volvo Ocean Race. I have been thinking about the teams for this yearﾒs event, their chances to win, what differences there will be in the race compared to last time. But my first thought was, "Seems like another lifetime to me when we sailed EF Language up Solent to the finish line in 1998." Four years between events. Maybe this is too much time. Maybe we need to hold a "prime time" event in our sport every year. Anyway, that is another subject but just a thought.
Well it is finally here, the 2001-2002 Volvo Ocean Race. I have been thinking about the teams for this yearﾒs event, their chances to win, what differences there will be in the race compared to last time. But my first thought was, "Seems like another lifetime to me when we sailed EF Language up Solent to the finish line in 1998." Four years between events. Maybe this is too much time. Maybe we need to hold a "prime time" event in our sport every year. Anyway, that is another subject but just a thought.
Back in the Star
Sunday, April 01, 2001
I want to tell you how much fun sailing can be. First, I had to remember.
I want to tell you how much fun sailing can be. First, I had to remember.
AC Management
Thursday, March 01, 2001
Well I guess I got a bit overly excited about the Race in my last column. That is the difficult part of writing for a magazine. Three days after I wrote my piece saying how great the Race looked, King Louie smash his boat into a wave, took out two of his wingmen and the race got a lot less interesting. Congratulations to Grant Dalton and the crew of Club Med. Preparation was as important as ever. Why wasnﾒt Playstation ready? They launched first, right?
Well I guess I got a bit overly excited about the Race in my last column. That is the difficult part of writing for a magazine. Three days after I wrote my piece saying how great the Race looked, King Louie smash his boat into a wave, took out two of his wingmen and the race got a lot less interesting. Congratulations to Grant Dalton and the crew of Club Med. Preparation was as important as ever. Why wasnﾒt Playstation ready? They launched first, right?
The Race
Monday, January 01, 2001
Two weeks into it, I find myself following the progress of The Race with great interest. The story of the these large Cats, from pre-birth to the fast progress they are currently making as they rip across the Equator on their southbound track, is quite compelling...to me at least. At the time of this writing, their still remains a lot of anticipation about how things will go during the four weeks that they will spend south 40 degrees south. Although I havenﾒt seen any media data, I would say it is a hit so far with a lot of potential.
Two weeks into it, I find myself following the progress of The Race with great interest. The story of the these large Cats, from pre-birth to the fast progress they are currently making as they rip across the Equator on their southbound track, is quite compelling...to me at least. At the time of this writing, their still remains a lot of anticipation about how things will go during the four weeks that they will spend south 40 degrees south. Although I havenﾒt seen any media data, I would say it is a hit so far with a lot of potential.
Back to Auckland, Already
Friday, December 01, 2000
"You are back, already?" That is a familiar phrase for those of us on Oracle Racingﾒs Americaﾒs Cup Challenge. It starts at Auckland airport with the customs officers. By the time I got to the hotel I really started feeling like maybe I had lost my marbles. What am I doing down here? Shouldnﾒt we take a break longer than 6 months? The answer is "NO"... not if you want to win the Americaﾒs Cup.
"You are back, already?" That is a familiar phrase for those of us on Oracle Racingﾒs Americaﾒs Cup Challenge. It starts at Auckland airport with the customs officers. By the time I got to the hotel I really started feeling like maybe I had lost my marbles. What am I doing down here? Shouldnﾒt we take a break longer than 6 months? The answer is "NO"... not if you want to win the Americaﾒs Cup.
AmericaOne Sells to Oracle
Sunday, October 01, 2000
Now that the dust has settled and the ink has dried, I can report to you what AmericaOne decided regarding its participation in Americaﾒs Cup 2003.
Now that the dust has settled and the ink has dried, I can report to you what AmericaOne decided regarding its participation in Americaﾒs Cup 2003.
Big Names Story
Tuesday, August 01, 2000
Flying home from Europe recently, I began thinking back over my career and my thoughts focused on my first Star World Championship. The year was 1978, the venue was San Francisco and the characters are now famous to all of us. For a change of pace I thought I would take a look back for this monthﾒs column. The protagonists are legends of our sport. I think youﾒll enjoy the story.
Flying home from Europe recently, I began thinking back over my career and my thoughts focused on my first Star World Championship. The year was 1978, the venue was San Francisco and the characters are now famous to all of us. For a change of pace I thought I would take a look back for this monthﾒs column. The protagonists are legends of our sport. I think youﾒll enjoy the story.
Post AC 2000
Thursday, June 01, 2000
The soap Opera known as; ﾓAs the winch turnsﾔ has never been more active. Rumors are running at an all time high aided by technological advances like e-mail and on line industry newspapers. ﾓTeam New Zealand moves to Americaﾔ, ﾓBill Gates challenges for Cupﾔ, ﾓUnited Boats of Bennetonﾔﾅ.What will be next?
The soap Opera known as; ﾓAs the winch turnsﾔ has never been more active. Rumors are running at an all time high aided by technological advances like e-mail and on line industry newspapers. ﾓTeam New Zealand moves to Americaﾔ, ﾓBill Gates challenges for Cupﾔ, ﾓUnited Boats of Bennetonﾔﾅ.What will be next?
Kiwis are Still the Best
Wednesday, March 01, 2000
The bottom line... the Kiwiﾒs are still the best, and not by just a little bit. The 30th defense of the Americaﾒs Cup was a masterful job from start (five years ago) to finish and the Kiwiﾒs have become the first non-American team to successfully defend the Cup. This Cup also marked the first time an American yacht was not in the final series. How did this happen?
The bottom line... the Kiwiﾒs are still the best, and not by just a little bit. The 30th defense of the Americaﾒs Cup was a masterful job from start (five years ago) to finish and the Kiwiﾒs have become the first non-American team to successfully defend the Cup. This Cup also marked the first time an American yacht was not in the final series. How did this happen?
Louis Vuitton Cup Semi Finals
Saturday, January 01, 2000
Another hurdle and another step up for AmericaOne. We raised our game once again and won the semi finals of the Louis Vuitton Cup with 8 wins from 10 starts. I am very proud of what we have achieved so far and happy to have the semi finals behind us. I always saw that series as a risky format for strong teams. Now we focus on one competitor for a best 5 of 9. The better team will win that one.
Another hurdle and another step up for AmericaOne. We raised our game once again and won the semi finals of the Louis Vuitton Cup with 8 wins from 10 starts. I am very proud of what we have achieved so far and happy to have the semi finals behind us. I always saw that series as a risky format for strong teams. Now we focus on one competitor for a best 5 of 9. The better team will win that one.
Louis Vuitton
Wednesday, December 01, 1999
Auckland is a happening place in the world of sailing. The Americaﾒs Cup Village is excellent, the locals are very enthusiastic hosts and the racing has been eventful. We are well into the second round robin now and the top three teams are starting to make their mark. There is a long way to go to determine the winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup but for some teams, judgement day is coming soon.
Auckland is a happening place in the world of sailing. The Americaﾒs Cup Village is excellent, the locals are very enthusiastic hosts and the racing has been eventful. We are well into the second round robin now and the top three teams are starting to make their mark. There is a long way to go to determine the winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup but for some teams, judgement day is coming soon.
Louis Vuitton Preview
Friday, October 01, 1999
By the time you read this, we Americaﾒs Cup teams will have experienced some of the more exciting moments of the competition...that first look. The first time you line up with another boat, the butterflies really get going. Is this going to be a cakewalk? Is he going to blow us away? Is he faster because this is his condition? Will we be better in the light stuff? Sensory overload.
By the time you read this, we Americaﾒs Cup teams will have experienced some of the more exciting moments of the competition...that first look. The first time you line up with another boat, the butterflies really get going. Is this going to be a cakewalk? Is he going to blow us away? Is he faster because this is his condition? Will we be better in the light stuff? Sensory overload.
Louis Vuitton Preview
Wednesday, September 01, 1999
It is hard to believe that five years have finally gone by and we are having another Americaﾒs Cup Regatta. It has truly been a long haul but I am getting excited about going racing. The event will be very competitive at the top but I think the Kiwis and Prada have some distinctive advantages going in.
It is hard to believe that five years have finally gone by and we are having another Americaﾒs Cup Regatta. It has truly been a long haul but I am getting excited about going racing. The event will be very competitive at the top but I think the Kiwis and Prada have some distinctive advantages going in.
Seahorse May 1999
Saturday, May 01, 1999
One year ago, I was climbing off EF Language in Southampton after the best sailing experience of my life. Now I am in the middle of a political campaign.
One year ago, I was climbing off EF Language in Southampton after the best sailing experience of my life. Now I am in the middle of a political campaign.
AC Training in Auckland
Monday, March 01, 1999
AmericaOne has spent the last two months training in Auckland, New Zealand in preparation for the upcoming Americaﾒs Cup races, which begin October 18. There were three other challengers; Italy ﾑs Prada, AmericaTrue and FAST 2000 from Switzerland, plus defender Team New Zealand, all training on the Cup course exactly one year prior to the important final races. Obviously, most of the teams were not present this year and in a game of continuos choices with a finite amount of money, I feel that our resources were well spent to be one of the few down there. We are now very familiar with the place and as our plan call for a late arrival this fall, we needed this experience.
AmericaOne has spent the last two months training in Auckland, New Zealand in preparation for the upcoming Americaﾒs Cup races, which begin October 18. There were three other challengers; Italy ﾑs Prada, AmericaTrue and FAST 2000 from Switzerland, plus defender Team New Zealand, all training on the Cup course exactly one year prior to the important final races. Obviously, most of the teams were not present this year and in a game of continuos choices with a finite amount of money, I feel that our resources were well spent to be one of the few down there. We are now very familiar with the place and as our plan call for a late arrival this fall, we needed this experience.
AC Training in Auckland
Monday, March 01, 1999
AmericaOne has spent the last two months training in Auckland, New Zealand in preparation for the upcoming Americaﾒs Cup races, which begin October 18. There were three other challengers; Italy ﾑs Prada, AmericaTrue and FAST 2000 from Switzerland, plus defender Team New Zealand, all training on the Cup course exactly one year prior to the important final races. Obviously, most of the teams were not present this year and in a game of continuos choices with a finite amount of money, I feel that our resources were well spent to be one of the few down there. We are now very familiar with the place and as our plan call for a late arrival this fall, we needed this experience.
AmericaOne has spent the last two months training in Auckland, New Zealand in preparation for the upcoming Americaﾒs Cup races, which begin October 18. There were three other challengers; Italy ﾑs Prada, AmericaTrue and FAST 2000 from Switzerland, plus defender Team New Zealand, all training on the Cup course exactly one year prior to the important final races. Obviously, most of the teams were not present this year and in a game of continuos choices with a finite amount of money, I feel that our resources were well spent to be one of the few down there. We are now very familiar with the place and as our plan call for a late arrival this fall, we needed this experience.
Sydney Hobart Disaster
Monday, February 01, 1999
I am sure a lot will be written in all sailing periodicals this month about the last Sydney to Hobart Race. It was very sad to hear of people losing their lives. It seems so senseless for a sport. The recounting of the conditions that I have heard from crew on Sayonara is incredible. For someone who just went around the world on a sailboat, obviously very exposed at times, I can tell you that it is very humbling to observe what happened in Australia. My heart goes out to the families of the sailors who were lost. I knew Glen Charles from Star sailing and so I am particularly sad about his loss.
I am sure a lot will be written in all sailing periodicals this month about the last Sydney to Hobart Race. It was very sad to hear of people losing their lives. It seems so senseless for a sport. The recounting of the conditions that I have heard from crew on Sayonara is incredible. For someone who just went around the world on a sailboat, obviously very exposed at times, I can tell you that it is very humbling to observe what happened in Australia. My heart goes out to the families of the sailors who were lost. I knew Glen Charles from Star sailing and so I am particularly sad about his loss.
Looking Toward AC 2000 - Gearing up for New Zealand
Sunday, November 01, 1998
The focus is heating up for the 30th Americaﾒs Cup. The Challenger elimination for the Louis Vuitton Cup will be in full swing in less than one year. Teams other than the Kiwiﾒs are showing up in Auckland this season to get some time on the race course and in the Cup boats. Bases at the Viaduct Basin are being developed as are the facilities for about 100 super yachts.
The focus is heating up for the 30th Americaﾒs Cup. The Challenger elimination for the Louis Vuitton Cup will be in full swing in less than one year. Teams other than the Kiwiﾒs are showing up in Auckland this season to get some time on the race course and in the Cup boats. Bases at the Viaduct Basin are being developed as are the facilities for about 100 super yachts.
Funding AmericaOne
Thursday, October 01, 1998
It has been a good two months for my AmericaOne Challenge, landing two Official Sponsorships with Bellcore/SAIC and Ford Motor Company which brings our total to three Official Sponsors, including Hewlett Packard, who signed on in April. We still have three more Official Sponsorships to sell but these recent successes plus the fact that the Americaﾒs Cup is growing ever more present on corporate radar screens, should make the next three months very good for AmericaOne in the race for corporate support. I am now able to sleep half way through the night.
It has been a good two months for my AmericaOne Challenge, landing two Official Sponsorships with Bellcore/SAIC and Ford Motor Company which brings our total to three Official Sponsors, including Hewlett Packard, who signed on in April. We still have three more Official Sponsorships to sell but these recent successes plus the fact that the Americaﾒs Cup is growing ever more present on corporate radar screens, should make the next three months very good for AmericaOne in the race for corporate support. I am now able to sleep half way through the night.
Whitbread Wrap Up
Tuesday, September 01, 1998
First let me say that I am flattered by the amount that has been written about EF Languages' victory in the Whitbread Round the World Race, most notably in the July issue of this very Seahorse. I guess the realization that is occurring for those of us that participated in the race is how much the public followed the race and therefore their interest. One thing I would like to point out is that an inordinate amount of the attention and compliments in these articles goes to the skipper. The fact is, that to win in anything requires a talented team that covers all the bases well and one in which every member is fully committed to winning. The best example of this that I have seen, is in fact, the Round the World Race.
First let me say that I am flattered by the amount that has been written about EF Languages' victory in the Whitbread Round the World Race, most notably in the July issue of this very Seahorse. I guess the realization that is occurring for those of us that participated in the race is how much the public followed the race and therefore their interest. One thing I would like to point out is that an inordinate amount of the attention and compliments in these articles goes to the skipper. The fact is, that to win in anything requires a talented team that covers all the bases well and one in which every member is fully committed to winning. The best example of this that I have seen, is in fact, the Round the World Race.
Seahorse-Whitbread Wrap Up
Saturday, August 15, 1998
The 12 man luge ride is over. What an experience! I think the scene that can best sum it up is; It is 02:00 in the Southern Ocean. The sound inside the boat is that of breaking glass in a car accident. The boat is slamming and shuddering violently as it is hurtling down 30 foot waves at 25 knots. You roll out of your bunk and start the process of getting dressed putting on three layers of pants, this takes ten minutes because you fall down every thirty seconds. Three layers of upper garments, two glove liners, rubber gloves, two hats, thick socks plus Goretex socks before slipping on those nice smelling boots. Then it is up forward to find you wet weather gear.
The 12 man luge ride is over. What an experience! I think the scene that can best sum it up is; It is 02:00 in the Southern Ocean. The sound inside the boat is that of breaking glass in a car accident. The boat is slamming and shuddering violently as it is hurtling down 30 foot waves at 25 knots. You roll out of your bunk and start the process of getting dressed putting on three layers of pants, this takes ten minutes because you fall down every thirty seconds. Three layers of upper garments, two glove liners, rubber gloves, two hats, thick socks plus Goretex socks before slipping on those nice smelling boots. Then it is up forward to find you wet weather gear.
Seahorse August 98
Saturday, August 01, 1998
First let me say that I am flattered by the amount that has been written about EF Languagesﾒ victory in the Whitbread Round the World Race, most notably in the July issue of this very Seahorse. I guess the realization that is occurring for those of us that participated in the race is how much the public followed the race and therefore their interest. One thing I would like to point out is that an inordinate amount of the attention and compliments in these articles goes to the skipper. The fact is, that to win in anything requires a talented team that covers all the bases well and one in which every member is fully committed to winning.
First let me say that I am flattered by the amount that has been written about EF Languagesﾒ victory in the Whitbread Round the World Race, most notably in the July issue of this very Seahorse. I guess the realization that is occurring for those of us that participated in the race is how much the public followed the race and therefore their interest. One thing I would like to point out is that an inordinate amount of the attention and compliments in these articles goes to the skipper. The fact is, that to win in anything requires a talented team that covers all the bases well and one in which every member is fully committed to winning.
Seahorse-February 1998
Sunday, February 01, 1998
Another new year. This is my seventh year of writing for Seahorse. I really enjoy the opportunity to express myself in this high quality publication. I hope that some of what I have had to say over the years has been of interest or amusing at times. Being at the heart of one and looking forward to the other, I thought I would review the path of the two Prime Time events in our sport over the past several years and editions and offer my observations.
Another new year. This is my seventh year of writing for Seahorse. I really enjoy the opportunity to express myself in this high quality publication. I hope that some of what I have had to say over the years has been of interest or amusing at times. Being at the heart of one and looking forward to the other, I thought I would review the path of the two Prime Time events in our sport over the past several years and editions and offer my observations.
Leg 1 - Whitbread
Saturday, November 01, 1997
I'd like to be able to say that I knew my first leg in the Whitbread would go this well when I decided to do it but honestly, I can not. It was a big surprise to many observers and a pleasant surprise to me.
I'd like to be able to say that I knew my first leg in the Whitbread would go this well when I decided to do it but honestly, I can not. It was a big surprise to many observers and a pleasant surprise to me.
Seahorse October 1997
Wednesday, October 01, 1997
One week before the start of my first Whitbread and I am looking forward to it more than I was a year ago when I signed up. The sailing I have done on the boats this last year has been nothing short of some of the best sailing I have ever done. The boats are quite possibly the best big boat in the world, fast as a maxi upwind and fast as a sled downwind---water ballast is a great thing!
One week before the start of my first Whitbread and I am looking forward to it more than I was a year ago when I signed up. The sailing I have done on the boats this last year has been nothing short of some of the best sailing I have ever done. The boats are quite possibly the best big boat in the world, fast as a maxi upwind and fast as a sled downwind---water ballast is a great thing!
Seahorse August 1997
Friday, August 01, 1997
It is funny how your perspective changes. In preparing for the upcoming Whitbread, I will participate in the Fastnet Race with my EF Team, the last race of the Admiralﾒs Cup. What I see is the Fastnet race being the shortest race I will do over the next year.
It is funny how your perspective changes. In preparing for the upcoming Whitbread, I will participate in the Fastnet Race with my EF Team, the last race of the Admiralﾒs Cup. What I see is the Fastnet race being the shortest race I will do over the next year.
Star back in the Olympics
Sunday, June 01, 1997
A lot of controversy has surrounded the fact that the ISAF the voted the Star out sailingﾒs representation at the Olympic games for 2000. Right up to the November 1996 ISAF annual meeting in Brighton, "2 man keel-boat fleet racing" was listed as a discipline for 2000. E-mail was rampant in the weeks following the decision with all kinds of claims which ranged from; "The Star Class didnﾒt do its (political) home work", to "The Events committee selected an unusual voting method which forcibly excluded the Star ." Many long time Star sailors were upset and some even requested recourse.
A lot of controversy has surrounded the fact that the ISAF the voted the Star out sailingﾒs representation at the Olympic games for 2000. Right up to the November 1996 ISAF annual meeting in Brighton, "2 man keel-boat fleet racing" was listed as a discipline for 2000. E-mail was rampant in the weeks following the decision with all kinds of claims which ranged from; "The Star Class didnﾒt do its (political) home work", to "The Events committee selected an unusual voting method which forcibly excluded the Star ." Many long time Star sailors were upset and some even requested recourse.
Seahorse April 1997
Tuesday, April 01, 1997
A few weeks ago, I was reflecting on things and realized that my life had suddenly taken some strange twists. Last November I had signed up to do a race that I swore many times I would never do (Whitbread) and more recently I had taken up snowboarding to be with my son and found that I liked it more than skiing. What is scary is that I have no problem finding good reason to do both. So I asked my wife if she thought I was having a mid-life crisis.
A few weeks ago, I was reflecting on things and realized that my life had suddenly taken some strange twists. Last November I had signed up to do a race that I swore many times I would never do (Whitbread) and more recently I had taken up snowboarding to be with my son and found that I liked it more than skiing. What is scary is that I have no problem finding good reason to do both. So I asked my wife if she thought I was having a mid-life crisis.
What am I doing in the Whitbread?
Saturday, February 01, 1997
I am doing exactly what got me to where I am; broadening my horizons. While growing up in sailing, I was the one who at 18 was crewing in the Star World Championship and the 505 World Championship within 6 months. I was sailing Lasers at the same time as 6 meters. I won the Star Worlds and the Maxi Worlds in the same year.
I am doing exactly what got me to where I am; broadening my horizons. While growing up in sailing, I was the one who at 18 was crewing in the Star World Championship and the 505 World Championship within 6 months. I was sailing Lasers at the same time as 6 meters. I won the Star Worlds and the Maxi Worlds in the same year.
Seahorse December 1996 - A Preview to New Zealand.
Sunday, December 01, 1996
I just spent two weeks in Auckland with my AmericaOne team on our first recon mission "down under". It was my first trip to Auckland. The first week was spent winning the Steinlagger Cup and the second week was spent getting to know the Americaﾒs Cup race course. This was one of those trips where you feel like you got the maximum return for the time, effort and money. High efficiency. The Steinlagger was raced in the Farr designed MRX fleet. It is a heavy boat which is very good for match racing. The week featured 18-25knot breezes.
I just spent two weeks in Auckland with my AmericaOne team on our first recon mission "down under". It was my first trip to Auckland. The first week was spent winning the Steinlagger Cup and the second week was spent getting to know the Americaﾒs Cup race course. This was one of those trips where you feel like you got the maximum return for the time, effort and money. High efficiency. The Steinlagger was raced in the Farr designed MRX fleet. It is a heavy boat which is very good for match racing. The week featured 18-25knot breezes.
Seahorse November 1996
Friday, November 01, 1996
Like the Admirals Cup, the Sardinia Cup is an event that is made up of teams, mostly national but can be regional. Teams are made up of two or three yachts each racing and being scored in one of three separate classes; IMS handicap, ILC40, and Mumm36. The Sardinia Cup Trophy is awarded to the team which has the lowest combined score. For each race, each yacht is scored in her class, then the lowest two scoring yachts on each team count for the team total for that race.
Like the Admirals Cup, the Sardinia Cup is an event that is made up of teams, mostly national but can be regional. Teams are made up of two or three yachts each racing and being scored in one of three separate classes; IMS handicap, ILC40, and Mumm36. The Sardinia Cup Trophy is awarded to the team which has the lowest combined score. For each race, each yacht is scored in her class, then the lowest two scoring yachts on each team count for the team total for that race.
Maxis
Tuesday, October 01, 1996
The Maxiﾒs are back. Five IMS Maxiﾒs, all from different designers, raced together for the first time in the Kenwood Cup this past August. Being onboard Boomerang in Hawaii for this historic event reminded me a bit of the first beat of an Americaﾒs Cup final. There is so much unknown, so much speculating has gone on in the boat yard and at the dock, and now the moment of truth.
The Maxiﾒs are back. Five IMS Maxiﾒs, all from different designers, raced together for the first time in the Kenwood Cup this past August. Being onboard Boomerang in Hawaii for this historic event reminded me a bit of the first beat of an Americaﾒs Cup final. There is so much unknown, so much speculating has gone on in the boat yard and at the dock, and now the moment of truth.
AmericaOne-Challenger America's Cup XXX
Saturday, June 01, 1996
On May 10, St. Francis Yacht Club entered America's Cup XXX. This was the culmination of six months work in finding start up support and recruiting a core team of talent. But it is just the beginning of a lot of hard work to prepare the fastest boat and best crew to try to take the Cup away from the Kiwi's in 2000, admittedly a tall order. In some ways I can't believe I am doing this to myself and some of my best friends. But I am addicted, I guess. At least that is the excuse I come up with when questioned by my wife.
On May 10, St. Francis Yacht Club entered America's Cup XXX. This was the culmination of six months work in finding start up support and recruiting a core team of talent. But it is just the beginning of a lot of hard work to prepare the fastest boat and best crew to try to take the Cup away from the Kiwi's in 2000, admittedly a tall order. In some ways I can't believe I am doing this to myself and some of my best friends. But I am addicted, I guess. At least that is the excuse I come up with when questioned by my wife.
Seahorse April 1996
Monday, April 01, 1996
Once every three to four years I get back into my Star boat to make sure that I still know how to sail. The Americaﾒs Cup and other big boat activities are bigger media events but as for a test of pure sailing talent, nothing beats one design sailing. Also, going to the Olympics is one of my dreams, and the Star Class is one way to get there.
Once every three to four years I get back into my Star boat to make sure that I still know how to sail. The Americaﾒs Cup and other big boat activities are bigger media events but as for a test of pure sailing talent, nothing beats one design sailing. Also, going to the Olympics is one of my dreams, and the Star Class is one way to get there.
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