Kris - Since teams represent their separate nations a rotation plan is no joy. They are supported by coaches. The Israeli team had a seventy foot tender and coach boats for their athletes in Miami - charter, I'm sure. Nice big flag...the Greeks were not far behind in style points.

If the Formula 16 is selected in May the onus will fall on US Sailing to begin funding the medal Class by 2012 and supporting its invitation to the 2012 Miami OCR.

John has the best weather forcast from his inside awareness. If anyone can get money, from US Sailing/Alpha Graphics, for the cats, it is John.

Let's keep the faith.