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between the Central Valley and the ocean. ⇑⇓AMERICA'S CUP COURSES I'm a bit of a dated foredeck man, so I'm not the best one to ask about the best possible America's Cup courses, but these are my suggestions: Long Course: Start in front of Golden Gate YC; upwind to Blackie; across to a buoy off the Spinnaker Restaurant in Sausalito; down Raccoon Strait close to the Tiburon shore to a mark off the south side of Angel Island; back up The Slot from Angel Island to Alcatraz; then upwind home to the Golden Gate YC finish. There would be plenty places that would offer lots of room for spectating. Yes, I know there would be lots of wind in some places and not so much in other places, but I think that would make things more interesting for all. Short Course: I don't like the idea of a short course. Screw short courses! Oops, the wife just went by with no clothes on. Gotta go. Pete Groves Fast Water, Tayana 52 Roche Harbor, WA ⇑⇓HOPING FOR A FRIENDLIER STAFF FOR THE AC I'd like to chime in on the January issue letter from Karen Sullivan complaining about the attitude the security people at the America's Cup World Series event in San Diego had toward non-VIP spectators. My wife Jennifer and I watched the races on the water from a friend's boat, and they were nothing short of fantastic! When I landed, however, I have to agree with Karen, as we got the same attitude from the security forces. But it's San Diego, you know. While I hate to stereotype an entire city, law enforcement in San Diego seems to have a bit of a militaristic mindset. After all, who can forget the famous Harbor Police 'panty raid' and subsequent 'panty protest' during and after the first Ha-Ha? By the way, Jennifer and I just got back from the British Virgins where we did a week charter with John and Lynn Ringseis aboard the publisher's Moorings/Leopard 45 cat 'ti Profligate. We had a blast. And despite the fixed three-blade props, we really had her moving on a 25-knot day from Jost to Anegada! Dave Fiorito Shenanigans, C&C 36 Berkeley Dave — We're glad you enjoyed the America's Cup action in San Diego, and hope the organizers will be able to put a friendlier face on security when the World Series resumes. After all, we plan to spend a lot of time at the venues, and like Larry Ellison, we've always had an anti-authoritarian streak. As for 'ti Profligate, we're glad you enjoyed her. It's a shame, however, you 'ti is nothing special, just your average ex- weren't able to take Moorings 45 cat in very decent shape. What's all the new Gianola's unusual is the 'bang for the buck'. Sausalito-made salon cushions down as luggage, as it would have allowed you to christen them with your bottoms. Now we get to do it. How is this for an unabashed plug? The folks at BVI Yacht
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