You guys are stirring up memories - granted your sailing history is deeper than mine, but I remember fondly my first trip down to Tradewinds. Christy Newkirk was two weeks old. We had a triple-stack behind an RV (the same one I subsequently drove for a Worrell 1000 campaign) and I was wide-eyed at all the cool people... I've gotten to know some of you a lot better since then.

Looking forward to heading down again in a few weeks. I need to get ANYTHING other than a red flag this year - that is my mission. I'm not complaining, really - I just need a BLUE flag for some variety! Always a bridesmaid and whatnot.

Glad you guys are coming south - I live near I-95, now, so if you need to sleep some, stop on in. We're pulling out early Friday morning.

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.