To All - Kudos to Lou Spitz and Dave & Denise DeVries for racing this weekend. Contrary to the forecast, Saturday was not that uncomfortable on the water. We had a strong west wind with cloud cover. Then the storm came and the Race Committee later reported winds to 45 mph. By the time it hit we were under bare poles heading for the mooring, but Dave & Denise had some excitement with their jib furler. Lou was waiting for the 2nd race to start! On Sunday we started in a good northerly that died on the second downwind leg. Everyone was grateful for the two-hour time limit. A note to all - the Guy Moulton perpetual trophy, given out at the July 4th Regatta, goes to the winner of the largest fleet. This year the Lightnings and Ensigns tied for the award (eight boats racing each) and the jury is still out for who gets the trophy based on a complicated formula. Please note that since the Cruising Fleet routinely has 20+ boats on the line every Wednesday evening, I think the Cruising Fleet should make a concerted effort next year to field at least 10 boats at the July 4th Regatta. Think about it. There's more to racing than Wednesday evenings. Lee Luce Cruising Fleet Secretary