HI gALS and Guys

Doing my part ,- sailed/ raced two of the W-1000 -now for 04 the -
Atlantic 1000 http://www.tybee500.com/

with female crew/- skipper
Both were very good when handed the helm ,
this often in offshore ocean racing conditions
and including some very difficult night legs in good sized seas -trapped out ,-spin flying.

Anyone can learn and become very competent in all regards of catsailing regardless of gender or physical strength -and size ,-{though it helps at times} -
The long legs like the finish of the Tybee 500 last year well into the night though starting at 10 a m is one of those times .

Les and his wife as skipper sailed really well in last years Tybee ,-
-http://www.tybee500.com/Team%20Photos%20BIG/Fully-Involved-2.jpg
as did team Lowen - -

http://www.tybee500.com/Team%20Photos%20BIG/Loewen-2.jpg

Actually some of the most fun I,ve had has been as crew on these races ,--strapped in trapped off the stern ,-spin flying ,surfing big Atlantic rollers ,-stars shinning ,-
great times etched in memory .

The I-20 is a good cat ,--but ,-its very skiddish to stear particularly in seas w chute up ,-it takes great concentration over sometimes long hours ,-so ,in distance racing someone that can spell you periodically is a real plus ,-and more fun for both team members .

Think we will see a larger variety of different 20s and 18s in 04 ,-for this and other reasons we need a general set of 20 ft consistant rules that allow all boats similar max. sail areas and min weight ,--general 20 specifications ,- a NA F-20 concept does this best and allows teams to add reefable mainsails and other modification for this type of racing .

just starting to get organized for the 04 Atlantic 1000 ,
currently seeking crew and gr crew . - happy to sail it with another female qualified skipper/crew .

Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays

Carl