So is the laser. One of the laser's major attractions, particularly to a guy who grew up searching for the perfect wave, was its surfing tendency in big breezes. Where other boats are expensive and extremely complicated, the laser can be thrown on top of the car and was essentially made for fun. More than 150,000 people sail it in 85 countries. Since it was first produced in 1970, it has created a new following for what is usually perceived as an old-money sport.
Nothing substitutes for experience.
So instead of just cutting it off and channeling energy into something else, I decided I wanted to expound on that experience and try another one. Danielle was willing and able, and understood the investment of time and finances. He has a realistic chance. The 1998 U.S. Sailing Male Athlete of the Year has won a dozen state and national championships. The man to beat is Brazilian Robert Scheidt, gold medalist in 1996 and a four-time world champion.