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Matt, I think you are right. The 18-35yr olds were always a small die hard bunch, and now that I am about to pass out of that group I can see it all happening again. More and more mid to late 30s guys are coming back to the sport as the 18yr olds drop away and try to establish livelehoods.

I do however feel that the generation who passed through their teens sailing in the late 80s and 90s took what was available, whereas todays teenagers expect perfection or they walk away. Maybe their actions in the years to come will bring about a significant change in the sport.


Anyway back to the thread, I guess there has been no further news on the validity of the Fireball win. It'll be interesting to see what happens at the next sailjuice event?

Originally posted by maxibuddah When I was hitting my twenties in the early 90's most people didn't go to uni, they got jobs.  Since then apprenticeships seemed to be looked down on, kids must get themselves to uni to better themselves. Even when grants were still just about available post grads never had any money to carry on sailing after uni let alone things are now. The pressure from government t get to uni might well have had an effect on that demographic.

Originally posted by maxibuddah In my instance absolutely none. Bought a laser, sailed it loads and alo went drinking and clubbing evn more. Had a job could afford to do both....good times and I loved it.

Same here!

Originally posted by craiggo Anyway back to the thread, I guess there has been no further news on the validity of the Fireball win. It'll be interesting to see what happens at the next sailjuice event?

I understood the Voltaire quote to be both an admission of guilt and a statement of defiance. ie they knew what they were doing, thought it was OK to test the sails, wern't sorry and expect the result to stand, which it will wont it ?