Hello Race Fans!

Do you know what time it is? That's right, folks - time for the Tommy Bahama Sailing Team to make another quick trip up the east coast. Though the name of the race has changed, the song remains the same and we're very much looking forward to participating in the inaugural running of the Tybee 500. As we have done in the past, we'll be working hard to bring you up-to-date race news, pictures, colorful commentary and interviews. We're pleased to again invite you to visit our web page at www.TommyBsailing.com to follow the team - literally! We have live race tracking, and just like last year, the virtual visitor that guesses closest to Alex and Nigel's actual finish time for each leg will win a Tommy Bahama Sailing Team apparel package! Amaze you friends with your prognosticative prowess, break out the Magic 8 Ball, or fire up the supercomputer and calculate your way into a 2003 limited edition team shirt and hat - seen by many, worn by few.

If you didn't subscribe to our daily newsletter last year, please sign up to receive race updates at www.TommyBsailing.com/newsletter.htm. We'll be sending up-to-date exciting race news directly from Tommy's island paradise to your inbox!

The boat is tuned and the trailer is ready to go boatless for a week or so - Alex and Nigel are razor-sharp, having just completed a busy Spring race schedule that included the Melges Nationals and the Alter Cup. The calluses are toughened and the season's first sunburn is behind us. The whole gang is ready, so tune in and drop out for a week-long 500-mile adventure with Alex, Nigel, Big Dan, Chuck, Liz, Tammy, Patsy, Tim and Nellie on the road, while Wick and Ernie bring you the daily reports, tracking and pictures.

Thanks for watching -

John Williams
Tommy Bahama Sailing Team
www.TommyBsailing.com