STAR STRUCK
I was off to organize lunch for my family, thinking I might do some more sailing when the tide turned, when I saw on the boat dock a new Starboard Quad and a few Severne sails. I wandered over to check them out and to find the owner. When I looked up I realized I was staring at Scott McKercher. Right in front of me! Like a complete Muppet I immediately ask “Is your name Scott?” to which he simply replied “yes”. Not quite believing him “Scotty McKercher?” again he replied “yes”. I must have sounded like an idiot. “Dude you were on a poster on my wall when I was younger!”
There was a bit of banter between me and Scotty McKercher as I explained to him what an inspiration he was and then I turn to the other guy who is standing near him. Adjusting his gear, ready to be loaded onto the boat, a tall, quiet, giant of a man. I look at him for a moment before I ask “is your name Philip?” he says “yes.” Not quite believing it and knowing that I sound like an even bigger idiot. “Is your name Philip Koester?” He looks embarrassedly at Scotty, who shrugs his shoulders as if to say “I thought he was your friend?” And then I couldn’t help myself “Are you Philip Koester – the current and 2 x World Champion? That’s awesome!” He kind of laughs at my enthusiasm and soon we are laughing at the ridiculousness of the situation.