Since every cat of interest is on the list, your logic dictates that committee members can't own a cat without creating a conflict of interest.

If you have one shread of evidence that Bob Curry has displayed any unsportsman-like behavior in his tenure on the Portsmouth committee, speak up. Otherwise, I hope he flattens your nose next time you meet for even mentioning anything but perhap a heartfelt, "Thank you, Bob".

IMO, the Portsmouth committee is a collection of generous volenteers who have displayed supreme sportsmanship, donating their sailing time only to receive HEAPS of abuse for creating this very useful handicapping system. I see them them as sailing martyrs. We should name a race after each member.

If your sailing venue, like most, is made up of a mish-mash of mixed boats, Portsmouth is the lever that makes racing work. Period. I haven't seen an OD class race on the Dunedin Causeway in 10 years and we sail year 'round. If you don't sail open, don't say a word. If you sail OD, God bless you and your wallet.

Three cheers for the Portsmouth committee!