IMO

I think there is a lot to be said for making a commitment to going racing by putting your entry fee in. I know of several people who were wishy washy about making the race this weekend and failed to show. If you are faced with a deadline (and are a cheap.. nah.. frugal sailor) you will get your [email]A@#[/email] in gear, find crew, clear your schedule and be there. Gouge! ... No... We can always give the extra cash to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation or Leukemia Society. He becomes a late humanitarian then!

From the Race manegmant point of view... you don't have left over food that you have to deal with, Keith does'nt have to spend as much time scoring the event (and miss the party), and a hundred other benefits.

Check out www.sailregattas.com !
This software was used for all of Annapolis Yacht Club's regattas this year as well as the Women's Rolex Cup. I am working with Bob to see what the possibilities are for our cat racing season next year.

PS... I think we will have a start for next year's PSA overnight race. Baltimore light, Sandy point light, Rock Hall, Dundalk, Pooles Island light, Baltimore light finish Start at 4 pm. 35 miles. Free Breakfast at the PSA club on the Magothy in the AM.

It was a great day to be on a Tornado!
Take care
Mark