On 27 Apr 2007 09:21:45 -0700, Chuck Gould
wrote:

It's sad that the next generation won't have some of the
same recreational opportunities that we have enjoyed---- but then
again why should we assume the next generation even wants the same
recreational opportunities? The 20-somethings today are a pretty
different breed, (but that's probably always been the perspective of
old farts like me).

As the father of a couple of 20 something sons, I can tell you with a
great deal of certainty that there are many in their generation who
are enthusiastic small boat sailors. Talk about energy efficient,
they both live in Manhattan and commute up to their weekend sailing
regattas via public transportation, and go racing on boats with no
engine at all. Yes, it really can be done, but it won't do much for
Brunswick's bottom line.