The future is bright
They tell us not enough young people are getting into sailing. Really? Anyone still holding fast to this notion should visit Alexandra Palace in London in March and see the number of children, teenagers and 20-somethings wandering around the RYA Dinghy Show, in association with Yachts & Yachting and Suzuki. This is the busiest and liveliest boat show I have been to in years. Compared to the London Boat Show in recent years, where most of the punters appeared to be grumpy old gits complaining there was nowhere to sit down, Ally Pally was a vibrant and fun atmosphere that left a distinct feeling of positivity about the future of our sport. The show is by no means exclusively for the youngsters. I met lifetime Laser sailor James, recovering from a…