Originally Posted by Mark Schneider
I think you are missing the point...

You undermine the game of sailboat racing when you half butt the final result. Somebody should be DSQ'd or RAF'd... DNF is not correct.

I am sorry, I take responsibility and I am liable is outstanding... But, you still have to complete the process of the game.... it's what you agreed to when you entered the race.


I just spoke with Riccardi and it sounds as if Skip doesn't see this as his fault.
Looks to me like it's about as straight forward as you can get. The ARC 22 (Skip) had no rights and bore away into the N-20 (Todd) which was to leeward of him. Is there any possible way this isn't the supercat's fault?

p.s. And by the way Rick, awesome work on the throttles. Evasive maneuvering at it's best. Maybe you've found the subject of your next seminar/book.

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