Class Selection for 2016

Originally posted by JimC Originally posted by gordon The Star is out of the Olympics. I predict that it will remain the class of reference for all serious racing sailors, Thanks for that, I needed a good laugh...

Predictions are a dangerous game - take a look here: www.2spare.com/item_50221.aspx - it's a great read.

A few select quotes from this:

- I see no good reasons why the views given in this volume should shock the religious sensibilities of anyone. (Charles Darwin, 1869)
- In all likelihood world inflation is over. (IMF CEO, 1959)
- Nuclear-powered vacuum cleaners will probably be a reality in 10 years. (Alex Lewyt, 1955)
- Who the hell wants to hear actors talk? (H.M. Warner, 1927)
- Television won't last because people will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night. (Darryl Zanuck, 1946)
- Transmission of documents via telephone wires is possible in principle, but the apparatus required is so expensive that it will never become a practical proposition. (Dennis Gabor, 1962)

I think you are right, Gordon - the Star will still get the same sort of following as the Echells, where top pro's go to battle it out to find out who is best with no owners around.