Lainie Pardey, Class VP wrote
> Allan Broadribb's last estimate was that only about 12% of List subscribers
> were Class members. I keep wondering what we can offer that would make it
> worthwhile for the rest of those people to join.
Gerald, Helen wrote:
>
> If it helps, I haven't joined because for me it's not worth it. The discount
> on the insurance isn't worthwhile, I don't go to opens because there's a
> flourishing fleet 200 yards from home and I can get all the hints and tips I
> need off the web. Am I missing anything here?
>
Laser Sailors-
I think that you are missing something. Just because you do not have to join
the class to benefit from the class organization, doesn't mean that membership
is not worth it. If the Laser did not have a class organization (supported by
some of the Laser Sailors), none of us would be racing Lasers today- at
Nationals, at Worlds, at Opens, or 200 yards from home. The Laser is a great
boat and it's popularity over 30 years is partly because it is so fun to sail
and race, but one design Laser races would not be happening today without a
class organization.
Even if you don't belong, you benefit immensely from the class. Think about
it. Join the class, it is worth it to support the boat.
Jim Brainard
