LaserPerformance would like to take this opportunity to add to Mitch Brindley’s response to Franny’s unfortunate and misleading letter. LaserPerformance has been a supporter and partner of Collegiate racing since 1976. The new contract extends and expands the sponsorship of the ICSA programs. LaserPerformance has nothing to hide and should the ICSA decide that the contract is not in the best interest of its members, we would be happy to still continue our support for Collegiate sailing by providing the 36 Laser or Laser Radials to the ICSA at our own expense. LaserPerformance support of college sailing goes well beyond our contractual obligations. We have and we will continue to support college sailing directly and indirectly by, for instance dedicating exclusive and full time staff to college sailing, outstanding operations support as well as focusing our marketing resources on the growth of college sailing. This has a significant cost attached for LaserPerformance, one that is equal to millions of dollars over the 7 years of the contract. LaserPerformance has also committed itself to college sailing by investing heavily in the next generation of the 420 as reported on Sail 1 Design’s Airwaves. This new boat has been designed after consultation with collegiate sailors, coaches (including Zack Leonard, Bill Healey, Bill Ward, Adam Werblow, Greg Wilkinson, David Thompson, Mitch Brindley and many more), boat designers led by Naval Architect Peter Levesque and the latest sailing trends in both design and equipment. As a result our new 420 addresses issues such as the ability to adjust and tune the rig and sails, maneuverability, crew weight, performance, durability and safety. Early results from our plant in Portsmouth, RI indicate we will be able to reduce the overall weight of the boat significantly more than previously reported by Adam Werblow on Airwaves. Other impressive results indicate that we should be able to maintain our current base price while offering a product that is far superior to anything on the market today. Stay tuned for announcements in regard to our demonstration program and schedule that begins before the end of the 2012 Fall Sailing Season. -LaserPerformance North America
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