2006 ROLEX BIG BOAT SERIES T
hree things make the 2006 Rolex Big Boat Series one of the most memorable in this event's 42-year history. First, there were no ‘big’ boats. Second, no one missed them. And third, the whole event was packaged in spectacular weather and tied with the ribbon of spirited — but friendly — competition. Ninety mostly local boats and some 900 sailors showed up for the battle of the Bay September 14-17. And it wasn't long before the never-give-up 'theme' of this year's regatta was set by two boats. The first was Lani Spund's SC 52 Kokopelli2. On literally the first jibe of the