I believe that was Frenchy's Rum Run. I remember that year. Bill Mattson sailed with me that day. There was a Small Craft Advisory in effect with the wind forecasted to blow in the 20's so R/C opted to send the beachcats around a rig and a pin, then back to port. I too would have liked to make the run to the island but as seasoned sailors know, we are at the mercy of mother nature at any given time we sail.
That being said: Schwartz has beat the drums hard to keep the Island Races going. I'm thankful for that. But, John, you could have made that comment in a PM rather than on the forum like you did. Gary...I'm sorry I opened the door for that remark.