A Cold Thursday in Oakland
For a total of 8 hours today I don't think Al was on the dock at Strictly Sail for more than 15 minutes. We had a steady stream of people out sailing the Rocket on a cold and overcast day at the Thursday of the boat show. Wednesday was a bust for all the exhibitors with pitiful attendance and to be honest I haven't a clue why they even open for Wednesdays. All the Sail America folks are great and cheery trying to tell everyone that we're on our way to another record attendance, but I don't think so. The day was basically one exhibitor talking to another and moaning about the lack of traffic. At least all the exhibitors are great and there is always something to talk about.
Today was another story though. The line ups to go Rocket sailing were great with a couple of guys coming back for more and I expect tomorrow and the weekend to be even better. That is if the weather holds out. It is pissing with rain right now and cold. I thought this was California not British Columbia. Ah well, sailors are a hardy bunch and I doubt a little rain will put them off. At best it will keep the tire kickers at home.
On the dock today I had a chance to talk with a lot of people and was pleased at how many knew the Rocket and have been watching our progress. It was great to know that our Newsletters are being read and that people are taking a real interest in what we're up to. Al and I knew since the start that we had to prove ourselves in the market, both from a boat performance standpoint, but also from a "corporate staying power" point of view. No one wants to buy a boat only to find they've been orphaned by a company gone under. Sadly there are ample examples of this, but I think that now after 2 years and 14 boats we're well on our way to proving the skeptics wrong. We're going to be around for a while!!
I'm exhausted after a very busy day, but I'll try and get some more photos up tomorrow and let everyone know what Friday may bring. Thanks to everyone who came by today and we're looking forward to meeting more of you tomorrow.
By the way, if you haven't yet read the recent Rocket review in the April issue of SAIL Magazine please click here.
Today was another story though. The line ups to go Rocket sailing were great with a couple of guys coming back for more and I expect tomorrow and the weekend to be even better. That is if the weather holds out. It is pissing with rain right now and cold. I thought this was California not British Columbia. Ah well, sailors are a hardy bunch and I doubt a little rain will put them off. At best it will keep the tire kickers at home.
On the dock today I had a chance to talk with a lot of people and was pleased at how many knew the Rocket and have been watching our progress. It was great to know that our Newsletters are being read and that people are taking a real interest in what we're up to. Al and I knew since the start that we had to prove ourselves in the market, both from a boat performance standpoint, but also from a "corporate staying power" point of view. No one wants to buy a boat only to find they've been orphaned by a company gone under. Sadly there are ample examples of this, but I think that now after 2 years and 14 boats we're well on our way to proving the skeptics wrong. We're going to be around for a while!!
I'm exhausted after a very busy day, but I'll try and get some more photos up tomorrow and let everyone know what Friday may bring. Thanks to everyone who came by today and we're looking forward to meeting more of you tomorrow.
By the way, if you haven't yet read the recent Rocket review in the April issue of SAIL Magazine please click here.
posted by Anthony @ 9:00 PM
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