I would say Fogh has reasonable prices, in fact some clothing prices are cheaper than in the US. For example SEA airprene is $195CDN and in the US it is $175.
Unfortunately parts for the Laser whether that be north or south of the border are akin to the nations of OPEC i.e.price fixing, monopoly and tight controls so prices are the same no matter where you go.
I have always maintained that if Laser's were an automotive product it would be Yugo quality with Mercedes priced parts. The motto and core values of Vanguard must be "Lets screw our loyal customers...be gready and over-price every component"
Cork? yes and no, cork is a mass of regattas, i went to youthfest, the junior regatta; i didnt attend series 1, the famous one. but yes, youthfest was awsome, windy tho