Todd... you missed the news while you were doing the tybee ...

ISAF just made a ruling that kicks you out of the PRO sailing ranks.. (Seriously) <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

So... now you are just a normal?? SOB on the water. You can sticker your boat and sail to your hearts content and be just like me... albeit with an ugly boat! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> (Can I have your T shirt?)

Dues... Same answer as to why does a class association need dues. If what they do is run a north americans... why don't they just charge the participants who show up the full cost of the event?

Unless you think those guys are SOBs as well, they must do more behind the scenes that costs money that you are not aware of.

(ps... it was spelled correctly) <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Any chance you are coming up for the Oxford race.. the 20 guys are talking about getting the house again.