Last evening's gathering at St Francis YC was relaxed and most enjoyable. Many old friends were present and we reminisced about the discussions over the years about the Cup and its future that have taken place at St Francis luncheons and Tinsley Island talks. Indeed, much of "what's new for 32" -- the innovations for the 32nd America's Cup such as the pre-regattas a.k.a. "Acts" -- were debated at one time or another at various forums hosted by the forward-looking St Francis YC.

The members were particularly pleased to hear Larry Ellison talking on Gary's show-opening video about there being no better venue for a future Cup than San Francisco Bay.

Our thanks to Rodney Daniel (AUS, but living of late across the Bay in Oakland, CA) who joined us again last evening. Ian "Fresh" Burns was scheduled, but his flight from Munich (he was coming from Valencia) was delayed due to fog at MUC yesterday. Hopefully Fresh made it here late last night; now he can hop on another plane and fly with us down to LA today!

"So long to SFO" as we head to Southern California for Stop Five at Long Beach YC tonight, then Stop Six tomorrow (Friday) evening at California YC in Marina del Rey.


On the road again, la la la....