Notice to one and all. If you are not prepared to play nice your posts will be edited or removed. Having reviewed this thread I cannot really see the need for such tone or direction so in the interests of restoring a positive direction several posts have gone and others were edited. Anyone want to discuss the topic further please contact me (or the party with whom you have something to clarify) directly.

On a more personal note - I have dealt directly with world class sailing teams over the years (Oracle, Stars and Stripes, Team NZ, a few Volvo teams, Mari Cha, Dame Ellen, Around Alone, Olimpics, etc etc etc) so I have seen plenty of egos. But wouldnt you know the best teams had the smallest ego. They work well with others, complimented and develop the sport, and continue to encourage others to follow a similar path and share the dream.