Hey Nutsy,

Although it isn't a Nautical gift it does have a Nautical purpose. I got
a DVD/VCR player. My Daughter thought it was time to reduce the size of
my VCR tapes collection. I have sailing taped hanging on three doors in
wire racks.

Hooked it up today but didn't get past the IL Moro/ America Cube series.
Race 4 & 5 in my mind, are the two greatest "Match Races" I've ever
seen. Wound up watching them rather than transfering. What a great
evening.

Ole Thom
P/S Crapton; Also have the "Wing Keel" tape of Australia II

Thom Stewart wrote:
Hooked it up today but didn't get past the IL Moro/ America Cube series.
Race 4 & 5 in my mind, are the two greatest "Match Races" I've ever
seen. Wound up watching them rather than transfering. What a great
evening.


I'd give the nod to Race 4... I have that on tape too. It's very
instructive on how to win with a slower boat. I still can't believe
Buddy Melges made the mistakes he did in that race, but Cayard (and the
Il Moro crew) really did a perfect job.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

Right Doug,

Race 5 wasn't as close but the ability to over come problems, for both
crews, were great! Am3 with the rip in the main at the start and
repairing it with Il Moro right on their stern during pre-start and
during the Race, Il Moro breaking the two upper Battens in the main,
making repairs and still maintaining speed. Great!

Ole Thom