Jake, you are correct.
In class racing times are not taken.

The Tornado Nationals was a world ranking event. It was officiated by a US Sailing certified PRO who has been on the Olympic Race Commettee. There were US Sailing judges on the water and a select pannel certified to hear protests.

This race was very important for the Canadian teams. From my understanding they used this race to determine country funding.

As for the US sailors, the status of the Cup is very high. The names of past winners include many of the greats in the world of sailing and many of this group are the greats of today.

One of these U.S. teams will most likly be representing the Unites States at the Olympics in 2004.

As for the weather, the sailors of this caliber just take it in their stride.