I helped out with the CISA clinic as Master Boat Wright. This is the title that Pete gave me. On Saturday and Sunday I brought out my Formula 18 (Tiger) as that is what some of the kids were really intersted in.

Most came from a monohull background and it took a little bit to get them up to speed on the catamarans. I have to say that by the end of the weekend I was really impressed by their abilities. I think that there were several teams that could have sailed really well in the Youth Nationals. I mean really well!

They also wanted to try out the A-Cat that was set up but the wind was a bit too much to let them play on that one. I have talked to a couple of people that have sailed the 29er and the Formula 18 and they prefer the catamaran. Why? Because it is easier. We need to get the Yacht Clubs on board with the program. To do that we need the youth that sail in those venues to get excited about cats.

Later,
Dan