I’ve got two eyes, sailing is losing ground

In this WindCheck magazine report, John K. Fulweiler, provides something to think about for next season. Here’s an excerpt:

First, sailing has a pretentiousness I don’t understand. Maybe every sport does, but sailing seems to take honors when it comes to snubbing the populus.

Second, investments should be made in expanding community access (a triggering phrase for some, I know) so that the industry is fostering new sailors.

Third, without a pipeline of new sailors, IMO sailing will go the way of the many once-popular sports now relegated to niche status like fencing, horse racing, roller derby, auto rallies, etc.

Fourth, enough with the technology. Sailing suffers from a Fisherian Runaway where the technology trait is so favored that it ultimately crowds out what’s necessary and reasonable for sailing’s survival.

Fifth, update your promotion.

Sixth, I don’t have anything else right now. Maybe you do?

For the full report, click here.