I had a great time at the race but unfortunately couldn't hang around much because I had to help my crew rescue his own damaged boat (and, had to keep wifey happy too of course).
Regarding my hull issue that Tom accurately described in his great race report-
One thing I have learned sailing these boats for a short time is this: stuff breaks. Oddly enough, I like fixing and working on the boats. That is part of the fun for me. However, no matter whether it is a 400lb monster or an Acat, things break. Remember Hodges pulling the rear beam out of his Acat? I can't tell you how many centerboards and rudders broke during the 2005 Alter Cup (had to overnight new ones from the factory!). A gooseneck broken off the mast because of a fall onto it during a capsize. Almost tearing a bow tang out of the hull when the wind blows it over even when it is tied down. The transoms of some boats have been torn off by running aground. Pete's mast came down once, right? Robi went through his sail once (how many people have done that?). Stater broke his rudder this weekend. Who was it with the 5.2 or 5.8 on the main forum who had his whole hull break off and slam into the other? The list goes on and on and I have only really been in this sport and paying attention for 2.5 years!
My hull had a problem which is being dealt with as we speak. Thanks to TBack for letting me piggy-back my hulls on his trailer on his way home from Midwinters. Forensics to follow.
Am I mad? No, because [censored] breaks in this sport because it can be violent and the loads are huge at times. I am also not mad because the manufacturer is being very responsive. Do you know of anyone at the other manufacturers that would return my (me, as amateur as they come!) call on a saturday night?

Last edited by PTP; 03/10/08 04:18 PM.