Dave B.,
Don't pay any attention to anything Ed has to say. Just forget about the  
test sail with either of the two elder Spitzer boys. Just grab a full bottle of  
Mt.Gay rum, a cooler full of ice and some diet cokes and go for a sail. After 
a  couple of good stiff drinks you'll learn everything you need to know about  
sailing in a very short time. This is absolutely the best way to learn how to 
 sail and a lot more fun than sailing with two cranky old men. If you ever 
get a  chance to sail with Ed, DON'T.
 
Rummy