The (insert name here) 1000 is "The Race" for beach catamarans. It should be a no-holds-barred cat fight unrestricted to one brand or model of boat. By opening the event it creates a proving ground and test track for the newest products and sailing techniques in the toughest conditions. Spinakers, large headsails, new sail shapes and countless durability improvements found their way to the mainstream (or were discarded as ineffective) by way of The 1000. Forget offering a huge purse. Most competitors won't line up for the money, but will flock to the beach for an adventure. In addition, manufacturers should be thrilled to pony up some bucks to sponsor a race that tests their products to the limit. What better advertising than finishing the Worrell in one piece - or better still: Winning. The 1000 isn't dead, it's just sleeping until a sailing junkie with business skills steps up and plants the kiss that wakes this beauty.