[CQ-Contest] A new "DX cluster" experience for contesters

[John Unger]

Yes, but another obvious point is that you never see all these types of 
vessels competing in the same event, which would be a handicapper's 
nightmare :-) ...

73 - John, W4AU


At 06:36 4/17/2010, Pete Smith wrote:
>In the 19th century, mechanical propulsion largely replaced sail as the
>motive power for commercial and military ships.  In the 20th century,
>internal combustion engines and the invention of the outboard motor made
>it possible to dispense with sails and oars on almost all vessels.
>
>Yet sailboats and rowboats persist today, and are a source of great
>pleasure for millions.  Intense and popular competitions among both
>types of vessel take place frequently and attract millions of
>enthusiasts world-wide.  At the highest level, sailboat competitions
>such as the America's Cup involve use of extremely advanced technology
>on the non-propulsive side of the bright line defining the sport.
>Competitions among powerboats occur too, from small outboards to boats
>powered by huge gas turbine engines.
>
>I hope my point is obvious.
>
>73, Pete N4ZR