On 10/30/2016 6:58 PM, wrote:
On Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 6:40:30 PM UTC-4, Sean wrote:
What did you all think about the recent Soaring International article
(Nov, 2016 issue) on the value of re-starting the sport of glider racing
in the Olympics. I for one think this would be very, very smart with
minimal downside.

Sean

Pointless. Having your sport in the Olympics is just about ego. How many
new sailors does the Olympics produce? Probably not many and sailing gets
a boost because sailing can get Jr into a better college than his academics
warrant. And sailing is something normal people and likely someone you
know has done. Gliding is a freak sport done by eccentric freaks in funny
hats. Doubt any of the freak sports that are included get a boost from the
Olympics.

Gregg, Gregg, Gregg - Every 4 years the sport of curling grows leaps and
bounds thanks to its Olympic exposure, often getting as many as one or two new
recruits in a single year!!! AND its practitioners wear funny hats, too!


Bob W.