Danny Thomas has been returning to the fleet all season. Our long time National Champion gets the job done on the water. He started off with a win at the Liberty Bell in April, followed winning the Region 3 event at Raleigh and now has gone back to back this month with Columbia and Annapolis.

   DT will be at St. Augustine so, one might think, "Who will be second."

   No longer the Bride's Maid, the popular Doc Greer wins his first regatta at the Gator in The Villages.

   Racing against 12 others in Gold Fleet of a two fleet system, Bob finished in the top 5 in 13 races out of 18 for the event.

   A report is currently being prepared regarding recent and continuing reliability problems with the 6EXAS radio system. Futaba has been less than helpful in understanding a source for several issues that has caused a loss of binding and reactions leading to damage of the sheetline system in the boat. This and other issues have ruined regattas for our competitors.

   We have received many suggested fixes from competitors but none have been consistant with a fix that is reliable. There is evidence of cross binding of units and when it starts would require a total shutdown of a regatta to sort it out. This is not a reasonable process and delay, especially at a NCR.

   This report is specific to the Futaba and not likely to be available before the NCR in St. Augustine. If you intend to use this system it is suggested that you have two complete units with you and binded to their specific receivers. Rebinding at a regatta has proved dangerous to the affected boat and to others.

One of our own, Ernie Freeland, is presenting hats and t-shirts on his eStore. This arrangement with the Class will grow as more items are produced. Help promote the Class at the next regatta with your fashionable wear.

Frank Angel, Graham, NC: Chief of Staff, aide to CS, project review for CS, coordinator for Champions Regatta Series (CRS) and Dixie Cup, Class scheduling coordinator with the AMYA and the Class Sailing Schedule, Class records, Newsletter, general mailing editor and list maintenance, review editor for all Class sites and postings, Class regatta expert, Pro Team Race Committee, historian and Model Yachting librarian. "Uncle Frank" maintains a full office for the Class and is available to the Class by phone and email promptly.

Chuck Luscomb, Deep River, CT: Region 1 Class coordinator, AMYA R1 Assistant Director, AMYA Marketing Director, Mystic Seaport liaison and Northeast Cup Series coordinator.

David Brawner, Mount Laurel, NJ: Region 2 AMYA Director and Class coordinator, publisher of Square Peg and RC Sailing News, Colonial Cup coordinator and Pro Team Race Committee.

Reichard Kahle, Charleston, SC: Region 3a Class coordinator.

Joe Walter, Jacksonville, FL: Region 3b Class Coordinator, Chairman EC12 Florida Association and major event manager for Florida.

Frank Vella, Ortonville, MI: Region 4 coordinator.

Mark Rinehart, Middletown, DE: Class Tresurer and Pro Team Race Committee.

Ken Morrison, The Villages, FL: Senior US Sailing Judge and Class Judge.

Paul Proefrock, Ballwin, MO: Administrator for Websites, data systems and aide to CS.

Jack Wubbe, Naples, FL: AMYA Region 3 Director and Racing Director for the largest club in the AMYA. Jack is consulted on major issues looking at the future of the Class.