Still can't figure out why people who choose to participate in a competitive sport, then want to limit competition. I don't have the time or money to buy a Farr 40 and compete with top professionals. I used to race in So Cal and got to learn from and race against the best local racers. Not that he wouldn’t be able to sail circles around me, but actually beat Dave Ullman in one race during the Cal-20 North American's. If you really want to learn to be a better racer, compete and learn from the best skipper's. Prep your boat so it won't break and get out there. Name another sport where "non-professionals" get to compete with the best on any weekend. Why do people want to miss out on this opportunity?

Bruce

Alameda, CA