This is a great loss for the class and for the sailing community as a whole. My only interactions with Carl were when I first purchased my boat in 1998 and I called Carl on several occasions to ask him about the boat and questions that I had in restoring it. Unlike other designers that I have had the misfortune of working with, Carl was kind, humble, forthcoming with advice and suggestions, told me to call him with questions, and rebuffed my suggestion that I pay him for his time. I have greatly admired his many designs over the years and am proud to own what I consider to be his greatest design.

Doug Poland

#99 - Surrender Dorothy