>In several chapters he addresses the seeming need for speed, thrills,
>excitment, hyper-stimlation, etc. by many in our population. Bottom line
>is that he feels it is mostly because of boredom.
Potter folks, my background is powerboats, only got into sailing a few years
ago. I never had huge boats, my biggest was a 15' with a 65 hp outboard,
but I can tell you that nothing I ever did in powerboats was 1/2 the rush
that my 15' Potter is in strong winds! The few times we have had lots of
wind I was pushing the envelope of being big-time scared. So for my money
if you're looking for thrills (and I'm not neccessarily looking; I even hate
roller coasters), try a P15 in strong winds!
Lewis Baumstark
P15
Bristol, Tn.