I can't believe it's been this long since I've updated these pages. My deepest apologies to all. With the turnover of a few key boats last winter, our usual one-design events did not materialize for 2007. A few of the new owners have committed to being ready to race this year, so we are optimistic about getting a good season in for 2008. You will find a couple of boats listed in the For Sale section, so if you know of anyone interested in joining us, point them in our direction. Dave Nauber (Class President) and I will be starting to discuss ideas for the coming season and revitalization of the racing fleet. Anyone having ideas or interested in joining the discussion please let either of us know. I'd like to keep Newport in the schedule for our National Champs since is such an excellent venue, but if moving it will bring out more boats, then so be it. More on that to come - but feedback welcome. Larchmont NOODs of course is close to my heart (and closer to my home than Newport) so of course I'll be trying to promote this event as well. For any new owners who don't think you're ready for these types of events, let me just tell you that attending them made a huge difference in my crew's attitude and performance. There's just nothing like it. I've rambled on a bit here - maybe it's the rum - but it's time to start shaking out the cobwebs and getting ready for the business of real fun!

<Art>

** Just posted to the web site **

Many of you have spoken or emailed with our class president, Dave Nauber over the winter. We have managed to fill out more of the class roster, and I think we have identified all but about a dozen owners. There are another dozen or so other boats for whom we have owner information, but not hull numbers. These help us identify ownership changes, as well as knowing which boats we are still missing. Please, look up your hull number and forward to Dave or Art. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Hull #1?

We have a conflict on Hull #42. I have it previously recorded as Tease (Sail #73153) and now have the same number for Mystify (Sail #42110). Eric and Gary, can you both please check, and perhaps send me your full Hull ID so I can verify?

For the racing crowd, I have updated the racing schedule for 2008. After a dry year last year, I know some new owners are now over that "first year hump" and eager to come out and play! Newport should be a great event - with a Rolex watch up for grabs! Larchmont NOODs is sponsored by Sperry Topsider, so I suppose they give out shoes??? Let's race the event and find out. Both events are also sponsored by my personal favorite - Mount Gay rum, so expect a good time at the parties!

The cruising crowd has suggested we attempt a Rendezvous this year. Port Jefferson, Mystic, and Block Island have been tossed up as suggestions, seeing as the preponderance of boats is near Eastern LIS. It seems that the folks attracted to this boat seem to be of a similar kind, so this has wonderful potential. Another great opportunity to meet new friends and share knowledge about the boats. Please express your interest to either Dave Nauber (click the "Join the Class" link) or Art@frers33.com. Anyone interested in coordinating this event - we'd love to have the assistance.

What about the Great Lakes boats? It appears from the roster that between Illinois and Michigan there are at least five boats out there. Anyone interested in coordinating something out there?