I was in Jake's chair when the idea of a second throw was introduced. The debate among the committee was spirited - in the end, we decided to try the one-throw-per-five-race formula and see how it went. Obviously, I now feel it was a horrible idea and should never have been contemplated. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Seriously - the format of the Alter Cup has been a grand experiment and each year it is refined in some small way to make the event better. I am excited beyond the capacity of Rolaids to be here and racing with this fleet. Jake and Bob both received proclaimations from the Mayor last night, fer chrissake - this year has been a real stand-out from the perspective of competition, conditions, boats and management. There's a lot of different ways that today can end, but I can't think of too much barring someone getting hurt that would wipe the grin off my face after this week.