Class Politics possible new rig?

Ross, it's not negative to say that the boat and rig we currently have are okay - that's positive.

It's dead easy to think of things we can chuck on a Laser. Hey, why not a fondue set for those light wind races and the '70s fashionistas?Great Idea!! Chocolate fondue with strawberries and pineapples for dipping?
Why not unrestricted kinetics? I agreee !! Rock ON!!
Why not an LCD display in each sail, giving sailing tips or the latest movies? Hell Yes!! How about porn flicks for those so inclined??
Why not replace inflatable buoys with sea turtles, genetically modified to carry cameras for the TV. Now you're talkin. How about mermaids??
Wings, assy, trap, wing mast, steam-powered adjustable batten tensioners, a foil with controls so the boat could jump, and a raking tilting rig are obvious additions. Don't forget a satellite dish and a wet bar complete with waitresses!!
Penalties could be "awarded" by a radio-controlled killer whale that eats those who try to cross too close on port. No need for a death penalty. That is barbarian!! A simple automatic whirlpool that makes boats do 720s would suffice.

Being critical of what we have, which is part of coming up with "new" ideas, is very negative; it's all about what's "wrong" with the boat. Au Contraire. I know a fellow with old ideas who has two world championships and wins while sailing with an old wooden Laser carved out of a single log.

It's easy to think up ideas. I tend to think that these days, when so many people have the (incorrect) idea that speed increases participation, the truly novel thing is to look at the real-world figures and see that the whole "gee whizz" approach to sailing is a failure and that simplicity, accessibility and purity are what really counts.
And to that end I suggest we give 13 virgins to whomever wins the next regatta!!


The single most important thing about all of the above is the new parts and services MUST be ciontrolled by the laser builders and sold at inflated prices to all of us who choose to race.
In an effort to please those Laser builders, the class association will most cetainly make the mermaids wear a rhombus.

And of course the mermaids will add to the "official competitors" numbers for the Olympics so fewer countries will be allowed to qualify for the next Olympics.

Summary: If you like that new laser sail and want to race it sometime, just convince the Builders they can make a dollar or two by selling it and the class will adopt it as the "athlete's" rig and allow it by a 2/3 vote of the membership the very next day.
 
You are thinking of the Victoria's secret thread. Actually, the initial topic of this thread is a novel sail rig that Ross B found at SA, so HECS comments are appropriate, in my opinion. Mine were off topic however. :eek:

I wasn't referring to this specific thread, but just in general. Ross was upset that we complain about the current sail but are close-minded when somebody suggests a change. I was pointing out that the desire for the class is a better value/quality for the current sail plan, not a radically different rig. At least that's the impression I detect.
 

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