Remember... our entire racing program is run by volunteers... Its's a compact... to keep it running... you volunteer to help run events, you pay the memberships, you support the events in your area.
When you fail to take your responsibility for one of those areas... the compact starts to fall apart.
So... you think that not paying your dues and not supporting your events will be positive for the organized sport of sailing? Not in my book!
Neatly articulated and quite true. Might a bit harsh, but illustrates the reality of the new era with permitting among the many obstacles now ebing enforced. We needed a $550.00 permit to inspect a tractor to drive on the beach for 3 days! Involvement is more than volunteering as RC or grillmaster etc. Should this all be handled by a for profit entity? That is sure to bring about a decline in the turnout and participation at all levels. USSailing may not be ideal but as illustrated earlier in the thread inroads can be made via MHC Don't forget IOC et al are comprised of more than USSailing. There's plenty of blame to spread around rather thickly.
Yes that is a fleet of optikids getting a bit of inspiration from the pros. Don't forget that you will have to race against the same folks FOREVER unless there is a bit of this kind of attention to the little kids. Sorry, they are really RCs, volunteers,and grillmasters of the future. They might also end up changing your adult diapers.
