My definition of a pro is one who makes his living(read is paid for)racing sailboats. That means a salary not free equipment, not a case of beer, or gas money. And yes I think pros are good for the sport, they make everyone else step up their game.Unless your the number 1 amateur, your getting beat by somebody, don't be sour because it's a pro sailor.The best are the best, if your getting beat by them then yes it does get frustrating but don't confuse getting beat by someone because they were getting paid with the fact that maybe they were just better than you.
Todd
"I said, now, I said ,pay attention boy!"
The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea
Isak Dinesen
If a man is to be obsessed by something.... I suppose a boat is as good as anything... perhaps a bit better than most.
E. B. White
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