One of the best skippers I know calls it "the b*tch," as in, "get the b*tch down!"

ps - we pitched anyway. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

John Williams

- The harder you practice, the luckier you get -
Gary Player, pro golfer

After watching Lionel Messi play, I realize I need to sail harder.