Well, I have known Paul since 1971. He has done more for Hobie Cat and Catamaran racing than anyone I can name. The remarks by Pat, Matt, Bob and Mark are right on. Paul has earned the highest level of Race Management and International Judge, making him a much sought after PRO for major regattas including the Olympics.

Paul was also our first local Hobie Cat Dealer, and earned the repetition as the person that grew Cat Sailing in the Northwest, and trained the people that continue our success today. Our family bought several Hobie Cats from him, and he was always very supportive in our sailing and racing growth. As a direct sailing competitor, Paul was always very fair, and helpful in training new sailors.

Over the years, I have raced in many local, regional and national races run by PU, and can vouch for his excellent race management. Safety and running a good event are the hallmarks of his regattas.

Last week, Paul ran the U.S.Youth Multihull Championship in Miami. All of the reports indicate he ran an excellent event, getting off eighteen races, with rotating teams under challenging conditions.

When Paul does return to the Northwest for local regattas, he always helps out where required, even if it is only helping to set marks.

Personal attacks by anonymous people such as MJ44 have no place on this or any other Forum.

Caleb Tarleton