[quote
... to put it quiet simply, not being good enough..... I did not even come close.

... I turned back to sailing in my mid 20s with an aim to represent in the Tornado Class. It was my desire to compete for my country in an Olympics that brought me back to sailing and step up my level of sailing further.

So to answer your question, the Olympics brought me back to sailing and gave me a goal to set my eyes on even though I did not get close. I am sure I am not the only person who shares a simular story........ So I guess the Olympics have given something back to Multihull sailing even if it is only small. [/quote]

Yes, about the same as my own experience. Had a great helmsman, good boat and the drive. Personal life got in the way, but it was the goal that gave me the drive to get back into sailing and racing.