Andrew, since you are posting on the Reggae thread, I presume you are violating your "no travel/no race" consitution, and are loading up for the 8 hour trip.
Mine is 4 hours and I'm outta here now!
Sorry Jack.... when I crewed at the mini macho man (you raced against me and Catman) was about the extent of my willingness to travel to race (yes at my local beach).
But i am 100% behind you guys who live/love to race. I think one of my biggest hesitations is my lack of knowledge of the rules (that and because i am slow...

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I did agree to race again at the Liberty Race (even skipper) because my 74 year old crew is holding me to my word.... he has promised to "learn me" some rules...