Scotty wrote:
There's sailing at the Olympics?

SV

"Martin Baxter" wrote in message
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Bart Senior wrote:

His topic was the subject of inadequate spectator
seating
at the Olympics. I agree with his view completely.
More
spectator seating should be provided. According to him
sailing events were the only events in which spectator
seating was not available for purchase at the Olympic
Games. That places Sailing at the bottom of all Olympic
sports. Who feels it should be given such a low status?
Spectator seating for sailing events? You've got to be
kidding! My city
(Kingston On.) hosted the '76 Olympic Sailing events as
Montreal simply
doesn't have a venue, there is very little to be seen from
shore. Even
with binoculars all you can see is a sea of sails
apparently aimlessly
milling about. If you want to see something you have to
get out on the
water. The fact that there are no seats for sale in no
way reflects on
the status of the sport. It's a bit like the body of the
Marathon, if
you want to watch a bit of it, feel free to stand on the
street, if you
want to see the whole thing watch it on TV. If you want
to see sailing
well, rent a helicopter.

This still doesn't excuse US Sailing's apparent rudeness.

Cheers
Marty


Sometimes, Scotty, I wonder what world you live on...it certainly
ain't here...