Mr. Google thinks that they are.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsSZPzCST_s]
Oh my God, it's Clay Johnson! Run for the hills.
Wooooooo, Andrew Campbell. Spooky dude, spooky!
Laser sailors are scary good. So maybe Mr. Google stumbled upon the truth. If you want to be a good sailor, start out in a dinghy. Yes, even a Laser.
Thank you to the Tillerman for the inspiration.