This brings up a good point... I move that we disallow disposable cars or launching with junkers that participants have no intention of using again. Everything else (commercial sponsorship, bikinis, naps) sounds good. BG -- Brian Gilbert Marine Media Author, Fix It and Sail (423)876-9990 3404 Hartford Drive Chattanooga, TN 37415 www.sailingsmall.com on 8/8/05 2:36 PM, montgomery_boats-request@mailman.xmission.com at montgomery_boats-request@mailman.xmission.com wrote:

I keep getting this vision of a hyper-competitive individual barreling toward the ramp at flank speed. A great geyser of water erupts as tow vehicle first skids across the surface, then disappears into the inky depths with the trailer. Meanwhile, the boat breaks away and drifts free. Perhaps a minute passes, then a human head breaks the water's surface, and the competitor crawls up the boarding ladder like a half drowned rat. He staggers to his feet, gagging, and thrusts his hands skyward in triumph.

Steve Tyree