Thanks, Paul, for providing this summary. I'm sure folks will find it helpful. For my part, I'm grateful for your leadership and steadfast dedication to the goal of returning a multihull event to the Olympic Games.

I would have bet as my plane took off from Athens that 097 would go down in flames, leaving us with lots of pieces to pick up in the coming months. Instead, a majority in Council sought to move forward. While I agree that the margin is slim, I expect the margin will be much wider in May... there could be slight movement in the slate, but I agree with those who feel balance is important; big changes will upset the apple cart. This development already signals a tectonic change in how the Olympic Events are decided. Though there are still elements of the old, unhappy way of doing things piecemeal, I think the Olympic Commission set in motion a better method for the future.

On to the equipment evaluation!