Been sailing since I was 12 and I have been towed 3 times. Once when I was 14 when the wind died on us in the middel of a big lake and at 09:00 PM we were still there; we were mighty happy to encounter the other boat on the lake. Once in Greece when the wind died and we had to cover another 6 km on a skiff in swell (I was sick as I don't know what) Second time was at Springfever 2002 second day (NO wind to get the the start line).

And I was ashamed at ALL times for getting a tow. A good skipper doesn't get caught in a situation he can't get himself out of.

But Times have changed I see.

Wouter