Cat sailors are also quite susceptible to the "holier than thou" mindset.
I've had pro/coached teams use intimidation tactics against me during major Tornado events...including being screamed at to read the rules on port/starboard crossings (me on starboard); being told not to park under a boat on a starting line etc etc.
And it's not just these elite teams...had a less than pleasant experience at a recent local event sailing as the odd boat out in a fleet of F18s.
Ah... the back to your ghetto mindset!
Bad behavior in one design or open class racing results in
no fun!.....
Throw these attitudes in the mix with the other factors (many a thread)... is it any wonder it's proving to be tough to revive the sport.
It never ceases to amaze me... Why do these asshats think you will purchase one of their class boats, to compete against these butt hats?!... I didn't.
When your options are either protest on fair sailing... or change clubs and quit, or change boats to play....
Blah!
