[Fot] Happy Sails. The Kas Kastner Legacy

[Greg Hilyer]

Joe, Curt and all,
How cool to see the KCSS come together!
Just one more reason I’ll always be proud to be considered a FoT. 
Joe - Is that display photo of your/Kas’ boat?
I’m a relative neophyte when it comes to performance hull architecture (steep learning curve) but is that a Lapworth design? - profile looks familiar.
Connie, Theo “The Monkey Dog” and I are headed out on Monday to “Mirage” in Puget Sound for some time in the San Juan Islands. Pics for anyone interested 😜.
Best,
Greg “Lunker” Hilyer
TR4 #314
Cal3-30
Albuquerque NM

And a P.S. -
Am I confusing my hero’s or did Kas also consult/contribute to a America’s Cup effort (late ‘70s/early’80s)?

> On Sep 1, 2023, at 9:53 AM, JOSEPH ALEXANDER via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> FOT,
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> Kas had a significant on the Sailing Community. He was a National Champion in Single Handed Sailboats while racing off the coast of California.  He was in his 40s and his competition was mostly in their 20s.  But he was smarter.
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> Such was his influence, he was approached to be a  consulted on new designs, by Catalina, I believe. Someday, I hope to share some anecdotal information Kas’ Sailing Career. (If the FOT has anything to share, please submit to the group).
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> In the meantime, I am looking forward to Curt Johnson laying the keel on an informal group honoring Kas’ success in sailing.  I think it will be known as, “The Kastner Cup Sailing Society”. Stay tuned.
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> We now have Kas’ Artifacts residing with the British Sports Car Hall of Fame Museum and artifacts from the Nissan Years at Nissan Corporate (USA).  I have not yet found a home for his sailing trophies.  But will, eventually.
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> Joe Alexander
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