A terrible loss-and a great guy. My favorite Dorsey encounter was during a race at the 2000 NA's in Barrington. We had led the entire race going into the last leg-our first time in that position after several years in the fleet-and Dorsey and his crew got around the last weather mark just ahead of us. We hooked him inside on the rounding, so we proceeded down the final leg parallel and bow to bow on port jibe. The entire way down the leg we traded leads, and Dorsey and Gail cheered us on enthusiastically (without giving an inch) . Unfortunately for us, a massive weather system rolled across the course within a few boatlengths of the finish, heading us both about 30 degrees and giving Sea Biscuit (another) race and championship win . Luck was with him then-I only wish the same luck had been with him this time.
My sincere condolences go out to Gail and all who knew Dorsey-he was a great guy, taken far too soon. He will be missed.
