Bram,
Your presence on the race course will be missed. If you ever want to try
sailing my bastardized Laser II let me know. Its low power enough that you
can cleat the sheets and just steer.
I would be VERY interested in having you coach, and would gladly attend any
clinic you set up in the Gorge.
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help
Karl
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From: Mark White [mailto:markwhite@xxxxx]
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 11:10 AM
To: swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx; bdally6107@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: A status update
Sorry to hear you are retiring from skiff sailing. I hope you will still
attend the regattas, it just wouldn't be the same with out you. I think I
would like to take you up on the training lessons.
Mark
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To: HYPERLINK "mailto:swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx"swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 11:47 AM
Subject: A status update
Just an update to bring everyone up to speed.
First, I’ve finally fixed my computer problems—both email and web hosting.
While I’ve changed to Comcast I will maintain my old email address, at least
in the near term. I apologize for the downtime and would ask anyone who’s
email was dropped (not responded to) to resend it. I will get the website
updated within a few days as well.
This downtime has given me some time to work on health issues and to figure
out where my future is with sailing and our class. Heart problems are an
ongoing issue so I’ve been working hard to get in good physical condition.
=2 0That has worked pretty well but has not solved the more debilitating
issue with arthritis in my hands. The high sheet loads associated with
skiff sailing take a toll on arthritic hands and age makes it progressively
worse.
It has not been easy to come to grips with reality and where I go from here.
Every other element of my life is going far better than I or anyone has the
right to expect. I never dreamed that I’d be sailing high performance boats
well into my 60’s when I was young. Still, my passion for skiff sailing has
outlived my joints. Short of a major turnaround, today will be my last day.
The good news is that I’ve come to realize that I can now focus on the two
elements of our class that are very important to me. The first is helping
the class clean up a lot of loose ends that relate to sustainability. I
will be looking for input from all of you in this regard. The second
element is to coach sailor / athletes to take the Swift to the next level.
I feel that none of us have had the kind of coaching and rescue support that
would allow us to push the limits. I’d like to set up a session or two each
year in the Gorge for those who want to do some advanced training camp with
close coaching / video, and rescue support. I will also provide coaching
and clinic support for our newcomers at annual Championships where
practical.
Thanks to all of you for helping me lay the foundation for our class. I’ve
made many great friends and I look forward to seeing all of you at our North
American Championships next summer.
Best regards,
Bram
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