couple of brief points (I'm at my job where I have little vacation - so I must be quick):
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<br>The new boat market is hurting because there are so many used boats available. There are so many used boats available because the sport is in a decline. In order to make new boats a more popular alternative, the sport has to come back. The sport is in decline for numerous reasons but to bring it back, I think we need to do the following:
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<br>A) ADVERTISE, ADVERTISE, ADVERTISE, - get the media involved...especially at times like now, a little fun news would be very welcome (granted, it's pretty cold outside). I see results for monohull events in the paper from time to time. Only once do I recall an event in the paper where cats were involved.
<br>B) Find/Make accessible and friendly cat locations so that it is easier for the family with 2.5 kids to go out and sail for an afternoon.
<br>C) Open up to beginners and youths
<br><br><br>[color:blue][b]Jake
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