"As a solo sailor, I often reflect on how this is really not solo at all — nothing like it. What we do as solo sailors vitally depends on the efforts, attention and expertise of so many other people,— countless people, when you think about it — that to say we are sailing solo is a conceit. We are really the tip of the iceberg, so to speak. I want to thank you for the time, effort, attention, insights and courtesy that you have put forward in optimizing the experience of a total stranger who has chanced to cross your path, for making my voyage safer, and providing lines that I can have confidence in when it matters. As you know, the lines you have recommended will be in play when conditions are most challenging, and in that manner, your assistance and advice is of the first importance."

"Sailing Center Chesapeake in Southern Maryland . . . had a great season this fall. Two of the three high schools who sail with us ended the season ranked 4th and 5th in the state of Maryland out of 23 competing schools, and qualified to compete at some district-level regattas (against schools from Virginia to New York). One of our schools, Leonardtown High, was able to win a regatta this fall . . . In part thanks to your cordage, our fleet of FJ's stood up well throughout the season as they were used 5 days a week in practices as well as during some weekend regattas. Thanks for your support."