Don't read too much into that. If there's a more pro-sailor PRO than me, I want him as my race officer.

All I really meant was, you can't anchor a sinking boat and tow it in later.

The F-18 found a nearby beach (on the Navy base, technically a restricted zone, but they greeted them warmly and helped with duct tape, etc.).

The A-Cat received a tow from the VX-One support boat.

With boats self-destructing in the lighter breeze, and with increasing wind as the day progressed, I wasn't about to allow any of our mark boats off the course, otherwise we would not have been able to keep those still racing safe. A judgement call that allowed four solid races, and one that I would make again in a heartbeat.

Hope to see you at this regatta next year!

Mike