This has been said a few times.
Aside from Field of Dreams, I would like to know when it really worked.
I don't ask the questions because I don't want it to work, I ask because I would like it to work.

Our Fleet is arguably the most successful in the country.
We were told that our little Oneida Lake could never handle a National event. We have had many since then along with the largest Cat race in the country last year.

I say this because we also have the resources (People, Facilities, and Know how) to build a lot of these things in a hurry if it makes sense. I have been on the can-do side of things every time. I could probably build most of it with what's in my garage.

The questions still need to be asked.( I have read every post and have learned a lot)
Is having 10 boats really a success. Not to me, especially if their being built by sailors for kids that are sailors already.
We need a bigger pie.

Some of the greatest products ever designed never took off while marginal ones flourished and made people very wealthy.
Why? Sales and Marketing (You really need to look at Hobie here, if not, you haven't really done your How homework).
Good product, Sales and Marketing. Results don't lie.
There must be Design, Ability to Produce, Marketing and ultimately Sales(in this case building and the use of the boat by NEW sailors).

Remember: This all started with "Youth recreation trend"
and how to get more NEW youth sailing.
It's hard to stay on point.

This is at the brain storm phase and I would suggest going back to the What, Why, How on a regular basis to see if your doing what you set out to do.

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