Pat, compare the complexity and entry cost of a skate board, bike, snow board, to that of a sailboat, even an Opti, forget about the fact that anyone can skateboard in their own neighborhood or driveway even.

And Mom can send the little dickens out in the driveway for an hour, no adult supervision required, doesn't even have to stop watching the soaps, forget about driving him to the local Yacht Club, if there is one.

Sailing isn't for everyone, skateboards and bikes have are a much easier sell and enjoy broad accpetance by all parents, at nearly every income level. No so much with sailing.

To answer your question; What's missing? $50 Boats and free water access, oh, and free instruction.