It’s Good to Have Choices

The long-awaited arrival of the Greenline 45 Fly took place in Annapolis, Maryland, on the Severn River, just off the harbor entrance. I spotted the boat among a fleet of spectator boats idling in the waters of Horn Point, standing by as the Annapolis Yacht Club’s Wednesday night fleet of 80-plus racing yachts crossed the starting line class-by-class.

After appreciating its sleek, sporty lines for a few moments, I suddenly noticed all the spectators aboard, and there were quite a few of them—maybe a dozen or more. But the 45 Fly had plenty of room for them to spread around in comfort, from the large bench and massive sunpad