Sam, I love you , man. Slow down when you read, though.

1) I never (there's that absolute word again) said that Hobie Cat hasn't been sued for electrocution accidents - on the contrary, they have been many times. I question the existence of a non-disclosure agreement, and requested proof.

And I do plan to talk with Doug Campbell next month re: the Comptip.

2) The 17's sail is mylar taffeta ("one-sided") as required by the specifications submitted to ISAF when it became an international class back in 1989. The material was state of the art back then, but isn't anymore. I bought a new 17 sail in 2002 and was quite pleased with it's shape and quality of construction (2 top 5 finishes in the North Americans). If you have specific problems with your sail, then I suggest you contact the warranty dept at Hobie Cat - Matt Miller. And don't be such a dick about it. You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

3) Defending people whom I consider my friends is not "sucking up."

4) Hobie Cat doesn't have the political pull within IHCA to get anybody elected president. Besides, I have no desire for that position.