Rick,

I can empathize. After each regatta we go to, my wife bugs everybody to write something, but it's like pulling teeth. I've done a few - Governor's Cup a few years back (which you published - thanks) and Isotope Nationals the past 2 years. It is genuinely difficult to write a good article and even harder to get someone else to do it. Thanks for taking care of Spring Fever (we met there). I would have written up CatFest (which was a blast when the wind picked up) except that I had just done the Nationals and felt it was someone else's turn. Perhaps one of the F-18 or 18sq sailors could take a swing at it?

From what I've seen, the regatta organizers usually either publish only in their club newsletter, or expect the sailors to do the writing. Unfortunately, neither really helps you out. And, after a while, the results just seem stale. For example, would you still want an article about an event held in August? By the time you went to print, there'd be snow on the ground.

Carolina Sailing Club (of NC) is thinking of putting together a catamaran event next year (name suggestions wanted). I'll get you something on that if it pans out and I'll see what I can do for the Governor's Cup too.

Regards,
Eric