Witkop Posted May 26, 2013 Share Out of interest why is sailing a dying sport. Except for the top end guys in their high performance boats (finns, lasers, 505's) most for the fleet is second hands with old sails. The set up costs for a started dinghy is barely that of a entry level mountain bike. Has sailing become so elitist that even the Gupta's feel threatened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kalahari ou Posted May 26, 2013 Share Well I thought it was expensive... Then isn't it a lot of a schlep? You need water also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguar Shark Posted May 26, 2013 Share I agree it is a bit of a dying sport- I reckon they should push it more in Universities...I think alot of the decline is partly our own blame. The biggest problem is not money – there are boats a plenty still floating around or in storage somewhere. We just haven’t struck up a chord to get people to give it a try...Another reason I think is to blame is the level of competition sailing now has created- It's too much about winning and not so much about the fun Well I thought it was expensive... Then isn't it a lot of a schlep? You need water also... Looks like the Kalahari could be perfect to start a new crazehttp://www.highonadventure.com/Hoa06aug/Larry/Elaborate%20Land%20Yachts.jpghttp://b.vimeocdn.com/ts/179/072/17907279_640.jpg Edited May 26, 2013 by Jaguar Shark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kalahari ou Posted May 26, 2013 Share I want a sand boat now! !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted May 26, 2013 Share I have a catamaran I havent used in years actually makes me sad. But the clubs are also pricey tk get into. I have always loved sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted May 26, 2013 Share Used to sail many eons ago... In my case, don't live near a club, don't have the space to store a boat at home so just too much schlep. My free time goes into cycling now anyways.. Miss it sometimes though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flymango Posted May 26, 2013 Share Drying sport perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kalahari ou Posted May 26, 2013 Share Mayne its more difficult than it a piers... Jaguar Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kalahari ou Posted May 26, 2013 Share Maybe they all got star-bored? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kalahari ou Posted May 26, 2013 Share I just have a sinking feeling the sport wont come back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kalahari ou Posted May 26, 2013 Share Imthink it keeled over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kalahari ou Posted May 26, 2013 Share Out of interest why is sailing a dying sport. Except for the top end guys in their high performance boats (finns, lasers, 505's) most for the fleet is second hands with old sails. The set up costs for a started dinghy is barely that of a entry level mountain bike. Has sailing become so elitist that even the Gupta's feel threatened? You guys maybe just need to anchor the support? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kalahari ou Posted May 26, 2013 Share Oh hell... I cant keep these puns at bay!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kalahari ou Posted May 26, 2013 Share But you have to seas an opportunity when you sea one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kalahari ou Posted May 26, 2013 Share Agh what the hell... the most I can get is a stern warning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kalahari ou Posted May 26, 2013 Share Well isnt this thread going swimmingly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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