After six races at the A-Class WC, competitors with curved daggerboards were in 5th, 8th, and 9th overall. At this point, it seems clear that this current generation of curved daggerboards is not a class killer as many predicted. The sailors using these boards would be capable of being in the top ten with straight boards.

The Aussies are dominating with Ashby way out ahead (sailing one of his best events ever) followed by Scotty Anderson and Steve Brewin (as usual). Interesting to note that last year Ashby fought to the wire against Lars Guck with Pete Melvin not so far back. He did not dominate like he has so far in this years event. Anderson finished 7th last year behind Charlie Ogeltree.

Heading south tomorrow to Islamorada for the annual A-Class winter race week. I think we will have 30-35 boats racing, 26 pre-registered right now including Randy Smyth and Robbie Daniel. Ya hoo!