Mr. Google thinks that they are.
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.