I think that Wouter got off the original subject, that is, how do you compare the relative talent of the A-Cat Nationals and the Tybee-500?

Ashby is not in either race. Ashby is a pro and his livelyhood is all about sailing. This type of sailor in the US small catsailor ranks is not currently found. Ashby is an incredible sailor, especially on the A-Cat. Besides, Ashby is the CREW on the F-18 and Tornado teams, isn't he?

Agreed-Smyth is a legend and one of our last "pro" catsailors. Struble on the other hand is not a pro sailor, but I think he is a mechanical engineer working in the automotive industry. He has won the World Championship in the DN iceboats twice in a row. Wasn't one of his wins at DN WCs in Europe? Seen him sail-he is definately on level with Smyth. ENOUNGH SAID.

Back to the original question-Higher talent level at A-Cat NAs or T-500?

Mischa, Mike Eason, Chris Green, Mike Krantz, Steve Lohmeyer, and John Casey VERSES Randy Smyth, Matt Struble, Pete Melvin, Lars Guck, Bob Hodges, and Jay/Pease Glasser. How would you handicap this?