No argument here, Alan. Like I said, more staff would free up that one person with the kneepads and a smile to stay on top of calling, tossing swag, calling again, writing releases, e-mailing, then making some calls. It would be like changing gears on a ten-speed for this event. One good pitch with a lucky break might bring the sponsor needed to create the space needed for evolution, but the lightning strike is far less certain than a concentrated and sustained effort. Chuck's got some really viable ideas for the future... as long as the fleet doesn't lynch him for looking down the road a piece. He's got a very hard balancing act to perform.


John Williams

- The harder you practice, the luckier you get -
Gary Player, pro golfer

After watching Lionel Messi play, I realize I need to sail harder.