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In response to "What do you mean by not an exclusive event? -- nm" by Krusty

Look up the price of a Laser sailboat or a Hobie cat. It's about the same cost as buying a kid a full set of new hockey equipment -- nm

Posted by Beryllium (aka grayman) Aug 13 '12, 08:38

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So it's not free but it's not exhorbitant either, is what I'm saying. There are mountain bikes that are more expensive. -- nm - Beryllium Aug 13, 08:39 7
- There's more expenses to owning a boat though, right? - Krusty Aug 13, 08:42 6
  - you don't need to own them. I used to sail lasers at summer camp. there's a yacht club near my house in vancouver that - mafic Aug 13, 08:48 3
    - Okay. So it's not anything like the America's Cup and it's somewhat accessible and affordable. - Krusty Aug 13, 08:53 2
      - or at least be majorly reformed. - Reagen Aug 13, 08:54 1
        
        The corruption has been going on for so long I'm not sure it can be saved. - Krusty Aug 13, 08:58
  - the average sailing competitor doesn't own their own boat though, they are on a racing team. -- nm - Andie Aug 13, 08:43 1
    - (well, doesn't own the racing boat) -- nm - Andie Aug 13, 08:45

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