Good move, Thomas. I do not want to add to this except:
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Mistakes were made (allowing larger cats to participate, that would capsize in the harbor and cause trouble with the coast guard).
I think it was excellent advertizing (we got the NY Times!), just something spectacular to watch sailing and a different way to handle the race for the future.
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they wanted to keep the Statue Race small.
They got it: 30 boats this year, nothing to be proud of.
Yes, the old guard killed this, among other things, including a sailing school project.
Actually more people drinking beer on the beach than really into sailing at this club.
