Ok, well as I understood it, you were taking delivery of the boat just prior to the race, and you just haven't been able to put it through its paces.

Jake, while I may make the decision to do some crazy stuff, it is my own life that I'm putting on the line, not another. (well, Trey could argue that I put his life on the line sometimes I guess) :P

My comment wasn't related to anyone's sailing ability or ability of the boat, it was just due to the fact that its a new (to him) boat and its a distance race where conditions can change.

I guess I'm turning into an old codger though <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Remember that big ole fight we got in when I said that I'd go sailing in 35 knots when the VA Beach sailors were rescued? <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />