I can affirmatively say there will be no rabbit starts at the F18 North Americans next week - unless the competitors overwhelmingly want it. I don't see that happening.

The staring line will be approximately 1,250 ft (300 meters / 0.20 nm) long (56 x 18 x 1.25). Longer if the conditions warrant (big breeze / waves / adverse current [yes, there are currents on the Great Lakes])

We will be using a boat as the pin. There will be four sets of eyes on the line - two primary spotters and two backups.

That is not the longest line I've had to call.