When you participate in a race you are competing with those who have chosen to outfit their boats with the required (Bloody heavy) equipment. Those choosing to participate without that gear are not racing.
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<br>The owner of AFTERBURNER wanted to be the first boat to finish. To do so we carefully took note of the SUPER SLED "Magnitude"'s position on the course and could not be concerned with other boats not entered. We chose not to cover the rolland 36 as they were not in the race. By going all the way across Santa Monica Bay to cover the corner Magnitude was sailing to we likely gave up at least ten minutes of time which was more than enough to cover the Rolland's elapsed time.
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<br>My hat is off to those guys on the rolland. They sailed FAST. Ed and the rest of my friend's on that boat are great guys and are to be applauded for showing up. They always add fun to the mix... I hope thay sail again next year!
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<br>MM
<br>www.sailingproshop.com<br><br>Mark A. Michaelsen ~MM~
<br>1244 Pacific Coast Highway
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