SIGHTINGS the rewards of high-tech success At just 31, Julian Mann is truly living the life. An aerospace engineer and entrepreneur with a passion for sailing, Mann took a break from winter in the Bay Area to campaign his C&C 30 Don't Panic in several top Caribbean regattas. In March, he took second in class at the St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), then first in class the next week at the BVI Spring Regatta. These successes are all the more significant given that Mann has owned his C&C 30, an aggressive high-performance racing yacht, for just under a year and hasn't spent a lot of time getting to know the boat. Mann, who grew up in Ukiah, CA, made the most of his relatively short business career, which put him in a position today to focus his smarts and energy on 'angel investing', while building a serious race program for Don't Panic. His work in the aerospace industry spanned a broad spectrum, including NASA's manned space program, where he worked on oversight and risk analysis on the Constellation program. He got his initial exposure to microsatellite technology through his activities at the Stanford Space Systems Development Lab (SSDL) where he conducted both his undergraduate
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delta doo dah free in their harbor. (All Doo Dah'ers can take advantage of up three nights free during the season.) Whether you stay in Stockton or venture out on your own, we recommend sticking around the Delta for the following week because Owl Harbor Marina will host one of their awesome BBQ parties on Saturday, July 17. The marina will provide free food and drinks for two people per boat; additional guests can purchase meal/drink bands for $10 each. Raffle prizes will include a oneweek free stay. Located in Isleton off the San Joaquin River, Owl Harbor is right on your way up- or down-river. Reserve a slip and RSVP for the BBQ at (916) 777-6055. The Delta Doo Dah mostly follows a DIY format, meaning that ralliers can