That leaves Lynch in charge of the traditional classes such as Alberg 30, Pearson 30, Catalina 27 and Cal 25. A total of 55 people aboard 12 support boats will be on the water making sure the races run properly. Sailing World sends in Peter Reggio, race management coordinator for all nine NOOD events, to provide quality control. It hasn't been necessary, according to George Brengle, Director of Marketing and Development for Sailing World. If you don't give the sailors what they want on the water, it doesn't matter if the parties are fun and the awards are nice.
People come back only if the racing is good.
The inaugural Annapolis NOOD, held in 1999, drew 175 boats. It doesn't hurt that Sailing World throws one heck of a party and gives away great stuff. We don't do silverware. Daily class winners receive embroidered bags filled with enough NOOD 2001 polo shirts for the entire crew. Boat of the Day awards are sponsored by Hall Spars and Lewmar, which are handing out a sheeting system and deck blocks, respectively.