I think the problem is specifically with ISAF. The IOC issued certian guidelines as to the growth and commitment that they wanted to see from each of the 28 sports that are represented in the Olympics. ISAF spent a great deal of time outlining their stategy for the future, and then went the opposite direction from their outline. we all know what, why and how this happened so no point in regurgitating this again. I do want to read the follow up reports on the article that began this thread, but have not seen anything else posted yet.
First, it's nice to have a civil exchange. Thanks to all of you.
With all respect, I disagree with you Tom. Imo, the problem lies with us, the catamaran sailors. We put up with poor representation and leadership. We need to find common ground and move forward without regard to IOC, ISAF or USS.
We have "battered wife" syndrome: this is the way it's always been so we don't expect any different. Just like the battered wife, the first time it happened it was "his" fault; thereafter it is the victim's fault.
We've never been welcome inside official sailing, the history goes all the way back to Hershoff and
Amaryllis
. If that culture was going to change, it would have changed by now.
