For my part, I just sent an e-mail to Royal Huisman...
Regarding some comments above...
1. It's not about who wins, or who's faster. Let's not reduce something of historical significance down to something simplistic.
2. Hopefully our discussion will set an idea in motion, but don't expect YF to get an exclusive. This is something for the whole world to behold and all forms of press should be included.
I'm thankful we have a medium like the net (and YF!) to bring about collective ideas. Speaking of... over the past year, we've watched OUR new topics become similar articles in various yachting magazines. Matter of fact... builders are getting requests for "construction images" now!
Jed, Joe... I'll drop you notes when I hear back from RH. Let's hope Athena can join the party!
Carl