Has US Sailing even asked the question of the rank and file. I know they want a skiff disipline because they think they have a couple of rock start helms.. but that is more in line with their short term, win a medal NOW philsophy.
At the ISAF level where the MNA's will reconsider the women's report...... the evidence seems to be very clear..
NO! (It does not appear that there is much debate on this point among the women based on their report to ISAF)
The professional sailors who are women and involved in ISAF really WANT a match race disipline. They are perfectly happy to trade a skiff and multihull and geneder equity for the opportunity to have the face time, exposure and $$$$ and race proffesionaly in the match race world.
So my question is.... IS this truly a reflection of what rank and file women want to see in the sport.
IS there ANY grass roots support for match racing AT ALL?
Is there any grass roots support for women's multihull racing AT All?
Straight answers to these questions would be critical parts of the puzzle.
