And what about Ellen MacArther? Pretty tough, small as she is, I wouldn't want to cross her! One thing I really like about this sport, women can compete on equal basis with men. Pease Glasser has won A cat Nationals too. I just need to find a woman who wants to crew, or drive, I'll crew!

I actaully prefer crewing as there is more time to look around, watch the race develop and call tactics, which is the -fun- part for me. I think these boats (cats) go faster upwind if the heavier person is up near the mast and the lighter person is driving. Downwind in a blow, you want the weight in the back of course.