JM: This is extremely difficult to answer. There are so many different challenges to the sport. It helps define me. The most important reason is probrably the relationships I've made over the years.

JM: The people I'm affiliated with. This includes both the Staff and the Students. 

JM: I started sailing in my early 30s. I've owned and raced diferrent boats ranging in size from 13 ft to 73 ft. Much of my sailing has been in and around SF Bay, My experience includes multile races to Hawaii and Mexico races. Also an Atlantic crossing along with East coast and Caribean cruising.  

JM: I Travel, play golf, some bike riding.

OCSC: What are your top five sailing books of all time?  

JM: 'SAIL POWER', 'BILLY BUD', 'CHAPMAN'S PILOTING',  'BOWDITCH'