As I sit here I can see my only sailing award, 5th place in Hobie 16B from the 1983 Indiana State Championship at Indianapolis. Rick and Mary were in their motorhome and we were camping in our tents. Rick was always willing to offer advice and we newbies were impressed with his knowledge of our sport.

He and Mary followed the Worrell 1000 in the motorhome and we couldn't wait for the bi-monthly edition of Multihulls Magazine for his report.

Many years later we reacquainted at the Charlotte Harbor Regatta.

He now is sailing with his good friend Stan Woodruff.

I will toast him this evening.

Three Cheers for another good guy!