Ed:
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<br>What are your views concerning the strong emphasis on "racing", with respect to cat sailing? I know, for a fact, that the decline in the sizes of our local fleets were effected by it. (of course, there were other factors as well). As a new catsailor, going back 8-10 years, I remember going to fleet meetings and feeling lost because of the racers . Every meeting revolved around racing. A lot of "recreational sailors",
<br>as I was at that time.......felt very left out. Do you think that catsailing is perceived as a "have to race" sport? Just a thought.
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<br>Dave<br><br>