What could we do with US$ 150 million to advance sailing globally
There were two pieces of interesting information today, and here is a very imperfect attempt to contrast them. First, Sir Ben Ainslie was able to attract some 150 million US$ for his campaign for the 2021 America’s Cup - an event that may reach the unprecedented cost of 1 billion $ if the other teams are as successful as his. https://www.sailingillustrated.com/single-post/2018/04/26/AC-Breaking-Ben-Ainslies-AC-team-scores-150-million-fresh-start-investment-from-INEOS-old-sponsors-and-backers-out-Ainslie-Simmer-Holroyd-Macbeth-Scott-remain Second, a new little foiling boat - the Skeeta. https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine/videos/1704904262926172/ So let’s compare ... (the of course incomparable) … From the Open Bic experience, it’s clear that, if mass produced , a boat like the Skeeta could cost something like US$5000, and probably less. (their current asking price is way higher - about US$18,500) (the Wazsp is actually cheaper, at US$ 10,500 (price ...