April 1, 1922

“Starts are of great importance… in a match race, perhaps 50%.”

October 31, 1933

“I didn’t know anything about sailing so I wasn’t confused by any past ideas. And the fact (catamarans) had speed…if you were a surfer, you wanted a little more thrilling thing.”

March 25, 1960

“I’ve never been afraid to ask questions.”

July 6, 1884

“Henceforth (with the J-class) we will take tiny steps. Such is the history of things associated with mechanics as they approach the perfection man is capable of bestowing.”

May 19, 1959

“I learned more about sailing on one leg of the Whitbread than I’d learned in the last ten years.”

September 16, 1942

“Competition is life’s blood, and I’m a vampire.”

March 18, 1848

“There are only two colors to paint a boat – black or white. And only a fool would paint a boat black.”

May 5, 1927

“When I was young, I thought if I can be a sail maker, make $12,000 a year, sail and work on boats, I’ll be happy.”

July 17, 1950

What you learn is more important than how you finish.”

January 26, 1930

“The best helmsmen are the ones who can keep the most channels open.”

December 2, 1929

“In my wildest dreams, I wouldn’t have imagined where North Sails has gone.”

February 20, 1844

“To young men contemplating a voyage, I say go.”

April 13, 1908

“I had a goal. As far back as I can remember I wanted to design fast boats.”

November 19, 1938

“I lose my self-restraint and just get up and dance sometimes.”

July 11, 1864

“You hired me to win this race and that is what I intend to do.”