Originally Posted by David Ingram
…I'm of the opinion that a true champion can make any platform work…
…You simply have to say "Dude if you're scared just say you're scared".

On these two points, you and I completely agree.

Originally Posted by David Ingram
Is there any wiggle room with trying to interest sponsors outside the US Sailing sponsorship agreement?

Yes, and despite what some people don’t want to let go of, additional sponsor logos will be allowed on the boats. However, even if we had enough money to put 20 new boats on the line, as you can see from the survey questions; the size of the event is also being challenged (is a 20-boat event relevant, etc.). I wasn't kidding when I said nothing is off the table.

Originally Posted by David Ingram
Instead they suggest a BYOB DPN regatta, come on guys really?

Be careful what you assume. That suggestion actually came from a group of cat sailors, not anyone on the US Sailing staff.

Mike