I have poked some fun at the chase boat aspect of this race at the expense of the organizers who are putting their hearts and soul into it. I officially apologize and retract my previous two statements.
All kidding aside the caliber of people who will be on this race are those that know that sailing is an inherantly dangerous sport and they are accepting up front the posibilities of their actions.
To the men and women of the US Coast Gaurd, I want to say thank you for all that you do...except for the time you pulled me over because their were three girls in bikinis on board. We know that you risk your lives each day to save our. I am just curious why you do that? Is it maybe for the same reason we go put ourselves in harms way in the first place? Because deep down we are hooked on adrenalin?
To those who do this race...God Speed.