I think that sailing neither helps or hurts the sport of sailing. The classes that are picked to be Olympic are drastically effected by the decision. I wouldn't want F18 to become an Olympic class personally. I think it would draw to much development into the F18 class for my taste. As if there isn't enough of that already.

There is the positive that Sailing does get a very small amount of press during the Olympics. I also think that it develops some of the best sailors in the world. I think some of these people would lose interest if they couldn't work toward an Olympic medal. It definitely helps bring some sponsorship into sailing.

I don't really see the negatives for having sailing in the Olympics.

I think they could cover it a ton better if they put their minds to it.

Mike Hill
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