TODAY? Today I didn't do Jack (actually Jack, I spent an hour at S.I.R. watching the Porche Club go round and round!) but YESTERDAY I took my Prindle across the lake to my Doctor's house, and I took him out in 10-15 knots for an hour.

First I had him just sit on the tramp and watch me traping and steering, and I had him do the jib in the tacks. Then after about 30 minutes, we switched places and I let him steer while I trapped and worked the main for him. He was flying a hull and grinning from ear to ear! Next time we go out I'll have a harness on him and put him on the wire, steering for sure. I think he's interested in buying a cat now.

I don't know if he's interested in racing, -one day at a time- but I'll slowly lead him in that direction, especially if he gets a cat of his own, which I am trying to find for him now.

He just bought a Hobie Adventure Mirage trimaran kayak with sail, he's the guy I mentioned who is interested in the Everglades Challenge, or he thinks he is!

I'll keep working on him, he's got two sons who would be great crew, ages 18 and 21. When I get my Blade back up and running, I'm going to give him a taste of the spinnaker.

Maybe I can get some of his Doctor buddies to give up golf and start sailing as well?