It was suggested to Emily Haig following the first day of competition during last year’s Down Bay Invitational Regatta that she may want to pursue a sponsorship from Bass Pro Shops. After all, Haig’s Melges 15 boat Martin is quite the speed demon on the bay.

MEAN JOE GREENE: It probably doesn’t matter what your boat is named, just make sure it has a cool spinnaker and get registered in one of the four classes for the annual Down Bay Regatta at Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club. Of course, there are plenty more sailing events this summer, so get on board. (File Photo by David Biggy)

“The M15 basically is the same thing as a race car on the water,” she said. “The M15 is fast and I win with it, so Bass Pro Shops should get in on this. That would be fun.”