Had a good training session at ABYC - Steve Hansen took delivery of his new F18 and got his girlfriend suited up in full Zhik kit from the Sailing Pro Shop. Jeff Newsome and Bill Westland practiced on a borrowed Infusion - both are A-cat guys who are going partners on a Wildcat for the F18 Championship. Dan DeLave took his two nephews out for a spin on the Tiger - there were big smiles on that boat. Dennis Key drove up from San Diego to sail with me for the day - we tuned a bit with Jeff and Bill. While at the club, I had the pleasure of informing someone their time on the wait list for a yard mooring was over. I also listened to a proposal for a non-profit that would lease Tempests (a 22-foot keelboat) to members between 20 and 30 years of age (career/family-building age and harder to own a boat).

I'm pleasantly tired, my boat seems sorted out and tuned, and there are good events on the horizon. I am content.


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.