I have been reading posts anonymously for a month or so. I am trying to learn. And I have learned a lot from the posts of all of you who know so much about things I know so little about. I have been impressed that sailors from all over the world could comment and offer help to each other. All of you have the same passion and interest. Please gentlemen, you are really disappointing me. You are not at all different. Nearly everyone in the states is of European decent. If you ask an American about his heritage they will say my family is Scottish, or Norwegian, or Irish. This is a silly thread that is below any of you. I have been hanging on your words for weeks. I have the utmost respect for you and your knowledge of this sport, no matter what country governs you. Enough of this.