However, Dickinson said this was not necessarily the case, but the responsibility of raising a young child had put increasing demands on his time.

"I'd rather not say it'll be the end of my racing career,'' said Dickinson.

"But I'm not getting any younger and have a six year-old son who requires attention.

"It's hard having a young family...you have to compromise certain things.'' Dickinson piloted the 41-foot ketch to third in Class `C' during the 1989 Marion-Bermuda Race. It was the last time he took part in the biennial race which he has supported since its inception.

He also steered Distant Drum's predecessor -- also called Distant Drum -- in the 1981 Marion-Bermuda Race, but had to motor into the island along with a third of the fleet having been becalmed several miles out.

The well-known businessman did not take part in last year's race, having his hands full trying to bring about a revival of the local economy in his role as president of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce.

Despite all his accomplishments, Dickinson has never had the urge to participate in the prestigious Newport-Bermuda Race although he has sailed extensively throughout the Atlantic, Caribbean and around the United States.

He plans to travel to Maryland next month to join friends on a pleasure cruise in the Chesapeake Bay area.

SOCCER SOC Janeiro Tucker netted twice and Herbie Dillas also got on the scoresheet as Southampton Rangers beat the Youth Select 3-0 in the seven-a-side soccer tournament at Southampton Glebe on Tuesday evening.

St. David's and Vasco drew 1-1 in the other match with Maxwell Dill scoring for St. David's and Joey Moniz for Vasco.

SOFTBALL SOF The leadership in the women's league changed hands on Tuesday night with a Warwick Reds' loss and a PCC Royals' win at Bernard Park.

Royals moved into the top spot when they beat Eaglettes 12-8 as Melvita Jones went three-for-five and Debra DeShields two-for-three. For Eaglettes, Eual Douglas went three-for-three and Ann Symonds two-for-four.

Eaglettes threatened to steal this match in the sixth inning when their bats came alive to score four runs off four hits to make the score 8-9. Royals scored three more in the seventh to eliminate any further hopes they may have had of a further fightback.

Dawnette Daniels was the winning pitcher as relief Kelly Smith got the save while Yvette Brangman suffered the loss for Eaglettes.

Warwick Reds lost their hold on first place when North Village Angels picked up their second straight win in beating them 11-8. Angels sent 12 batters to the plate in the third and scored eight runs off seven hits.

This gave them a 9-1 lead, a lead which Reds began chipping away at before falling short as North Village hung on for the win. Their 11 hits came off 13 hits while Reds' eight runs came off 11 hits.

Melvina Mouchette and Stacy Grant both went three-for-four for the Angels while Cherie Manders, like Grant, hit an inside-the-park homer in her one-for-four. Maxceta Breary led the Reds batters with three-for-five while Thea Furbert had a perfect two-for-two. Lorraine Bean-Smith was the winning pitcher while Furbert suffered the loss.

In the night's other game Social Club Jets beat winless Hamilton Parish Peppers 13-0 to move into third place. Tina Lee and Cassandra Trott both went three-for-four for the Jets while Terry Darrell's two-for-four in support included an inside-the-park homer.

Suzie Clarke got the win while Beverly Burchall was the losing pitcher.

The outside diamond at Bernark Park should be ready by next Monday but all games scheduled for that field before then are off.

All members are asked to attend the AGM of the Bermuda Softball Umpires and Scorekeepers Association at the YMSC, on the corner of Angle and Princess Streets, tonight at 7.00.