Originally Posted by John Williams
That's from someone on the Athlete's Council... this is coming from the 470 contingient which is solidly not in favor of getting a 'mixed' designation - interesting to note that it is led by older men. The women on the AC are NOT in lock-step.

Are we talking about the same commitee? I dont see a lot of older men on that board:
http://www.sailing.org/committees/2009-2012/athletes-commission.php

Not sure where u get the "470 contingient" info from, there is only one 470 sailor on that board.
Marcelien is listed as a 470 sailor (silver medal winner) but now runs a RS:X compaing,
but what makes it relevent to me is that she is also a very successful F18 skipper.

Anyway, the AC is having a vote on it and they are voting against 'mixed'.