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Nice publication.

The lawsuit has likely driven sales of the new boats, even if not converts as critical mass is easier to get if there is no coordinated competitor. Standard by the book business strategies are available. Being involved in a lawsuit with the designer is not one of them.

Respect and money go together. I am not sure he likes the sail prices, as they are very different than the early marketing of the boat. It really did bring sailing to a lot of people.

What has happened to the lasers that used to sail? Have they become yard art lasers?

Not sure that statement is true.

I think Gouv is kidding. You sail what you have.

I only trust round robin.

If you look at all the words reinforcing the myth that are included in the quote you provided, it starts to get kind of obvious that is was never true in the first place (once a level of sailing proficiency is achieved): "Preserve... principle... assured... mandatory adherence to the [ ] by all...

The sameness of the boats is an illusion and always has been, once a degree of sailing proficiency is achieved. The trim point of the sail is determined by the rake of the mast and the age of the sail, because there is a two block hard stop in most conditions. Add the cheapness of the cloth...

There is a reason the radial exists for racing and I think it has to do with the block to block sheeting style of all the laser rigs making it hard to throw away sail when you need to.

It does not depower well if you sail light, among others.

Aussie laws are shaky

I don't see how any MBA can sell stockholders on obsoleting the largest contribution dollar item in the product portfolio, especially if it is a once a year consumable. With Olympic status there is no viable substitute. I think they are happy with how things are.

Or maybe frost biting, if a sail last more than a season.

Where does all this money come from? I want a sailing community that stays heathy through thick and thin times. A portion of the sailing sport ought to be able to run on almost no money, so people are not compelled to leave the sport when money gets tight.

Some real world notes on how a sail can change the game: Sailed this sail in Rush Creek Yacht Club's Fall Dinghy Fest on a 40 year old "yard art" Laser as Portsmouth (zero Lasers in attendance: Just MCs, VX and Portsmouth). It was a great regatta on the south end of Lake Ray Hubbard with...

local control makes sense hard edged shifts and geographic reference really all you need in a lot of places

An iPhone taped to the deck and a little upwind sailing before the race should be able to give you a lifted or headed green red display. It would make sailing easier rather than harder. If I were running a class, smart phone based compasses would be legal, as long as you tell folks which app...

Thank you for writing this empirical list. It has check list like qualities and could be very useful.

The foils at that price for a boat compete, with crew dry capsize and recover.. it hit a lot of right notes.