Let it be known, that had Jake not said something I wouldn't have responded.

While I know this is a good natured jab at mounting peer pressure upon a member of the sailing community that hasn't been to every single regatta this season -- I feel the need to address the issue raised that somehow I haven't been on the water.

Nothing could be further from the truth. In addition to being on the J29 calling tactics and being boat boss every wednesday night for the past 3 months, the reason the trampoline needed to be replaced is because of OVERUSE. I would wager to say that before July, I was on the water at least once a week on the cat. This only stopped because of lack of wind, and temperature.

So just because I'm not travelling to regattas 13 hours away in the case of hatteras, or to Catfest due to the fact that my tramp was in disrepair, does not constitute the legitimacy of the charge that I have forgotten how to sail.

Thank you and continue on your way.