D3Laser.com Note: The opinions expressed in the following article (particularly point #9) do not necessarily represent the opinions of the ILCA-NA Laser District 3 nor its executive; nevertheless, the comments about sailing in general are thought provoking.
Paul Henderson and I are Star boating friends from the days before he ascended to the Presidency of ISAF. Always solid in thought, always raising the dander when proselytizing, we engaged again recently through email, and here is his take on what grew the sport 30-40 years ago that isn't happening today. He encourages that we recapture the success of 30-40 years ago:
- 1) The Game has got too expensive. When a 20 ft. Melges or J/boat costs $60,000 that is ridiculous. The adage used to be is that your racing boat should be no more than your wife's car or $15,000 (in our day $3000). [Author's note - he's Canadian!]
