Ten Commandments of Beercan Racing
Rob Moore was only 58 years old when he succumbed to lung cancer on January 6, 2012. He was among the 20% of lung cancer victims with no history of smoking. During Rob's short tenure on the planet, he covered a lot of ground, and was both active in the sport and a popular contributor at the Latitude 38 publication.
Rob believed strongly that sailboat racing should be competitive and fun, and to encourage participation at all levels. To facilitate this desire, he penned the “Ten Commandments of Beercan Racing" which we annually share in his honor:
I) Thou shalt not take anything other than safety too seriously. If you can only remember one commandment, this is the one. Relax, have fun, and keep it light. Late to the start? So what. Over early? Big deal. No instructions? Improvise. Too windy? Quit. Not enough wind? Break out the beer. The point is to have fun, but stay safe. Like the ad says, "Safe boating is no accident." - Full report