The US Youth Multihull Championships started today with a bang. Right out of the box Richard Feeney ( Regatta Coach this year ) got the kids thinking about racing. Not wanting to waste any time the kids launched 10 new SL16's and off they went. Mark Schneider talked about some kids he knows that may give the fleet a real run for their money. But from what I saw out there today, no one was bashful when it came time to hoist those spinnakers. Sailing in 8-10 kts this afternoon, all the kids dove right in flying hulls, and every other thing you can do with a catamaran. This fleet will prove to be a very competitive bunch of sailors.

Today was get aquainted day with the new boats. Rigging questions were answered. A few short announcements were made, lunch at the club and then the balance of the day was spent sailing. Tomorrow is registration in the morning before the wind comes up. Then practice racing all the rest of the day. Who will be a leader in this event is anyones guess at this point. But one thing is for sure. Our youth sailors are pushing the envelope. adults better take notice, a kid just might be passing you at your next regatta.

AJS