Sorry Bob, but I could not resist comment. While the A Cats were sitting on the beach this Tuesday in the "Gorge", the old design Hobie 17's would have put in a full day of racing. In 1990 for the Single Handled Nationals for Hobie 14 and Hobie 17's we were upsteam at Hood River in the real "Gorge" enjoying a full week of racing in 25 to 45 mph conditions. No races canceled due to conditions. Can't remember if you were there, but it was a week to remember.

Caleb Tarleton H-17 6185
Tom Tarleton H-17, 144