On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 00:42:33 -0500, rhys wrote:

I agree entirely, but I don't see it necessarily as a positive
development for the lifestyle of world cruising.

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You're right but the world cruising market is very small. It can be a
lot of fun to think about sailing to a small island in the middle of
no where, but the best way to actually get there is still on a 727.
It's cheaper, faster and you get a lot more time to enjoy the island.