Rick Bliss the owner not only travels to numerous regattas with a truck full of parts and gear but also participates in the regattas. He has been closely involved with catamarans for over 25 years and has had his own catamaran business for over 14 of those years. He has been building a large supply of inventory all these years.

Having raced in the Worrell 1000 four times and many times in the Steeplechase, the NE 100, the Down the Bay and the Statue of Liberty Race as well as competing in numerous other distance and buoy races he knows what these boats can handle. He has tried out most of the gear that he sells and can answer many questions regarding what you might need for your comfort. Give him a call and let him assist you. 508-339-5580 www.new-england-catamarans.com

Brandy Wood has grown up around boats all her life, mostly sailing sunfishes and windsurfers for fun during her summers on Cape Cod. After graduating from Central Missouri State University with a B.S. in Graphic Arts Management Technology, she returned to the east coast seeking employment. In 2000 Brandy was introduced to competitive catamaran sailing in New England during summers. She also spent the last 2 winters skippering a Hobie 14 in the frostbite series in Newport, RI, she placed 2nd overall in her fleet for 2003.

Brandy is currently self-employed running her own web/print design business. She consults with a company right in downtown Newport which makes for easy sailing. www.brand-edesign.com

We have a great road crew as part of the team. Only 2 of them! This picture was taken from last years Tybee 500.

Frank Keefe (center) is an engineer, married with three college-age kids. He owns and manages a medical records supply business in western Massachusetts. He grew up on the South Shore of Boston spending summers in boats, sailboats if he had a choice. During his college years he spent summers sailing the waters of Cape Cod and the Maine coast. His racing experience is of a very informal nature, he likes to say, he's looking at a steep learning curve. Other hobbies include flying, snowmobiling and wine tasting. Fun, is the bottom line for Frank.

Andrea Jannarone (just to the left) Bio soon to come