Interesting choice of words, noting the fleet size and makeup and the fact that the F17 raced off the slowest USPN of all spi boats entered. Having a shy 6 min. to spare relative to the I-20 in 45 min racing. And 3+ min with respect to the F18.

I would love to see the elapsed time results.

I imagine you, Bob, being more of a Jasons or Krantz (F18), McDonald (F16) or Casey (I-20) material. Cleaning up on elasped time in such a fleet would indeed be more like "mopping up" for a sailor of your standing.

Wouter