[quote=bradinjax][b]The decline in the sport of sailing is an American problem. [/b] Other parts of the world have a very healthy rate of participation in sailing of all types. I have been fortunate to travel extensively and at times live in Europe and South America (watch out for Argentina, the next sailing powerhouse), spent some time in the Middle East and South Africa. The sport of sailing is doing very well in all those places and everyone knows the Aussies and Kiwis are enthusiastic.
So why has the sport of sailing declined so drastically in the USA over the last 30+ years? I have some ideas but would like to hear others.
[b]We should all be ambassadors for our sport. [/b] I have given countless rides to people I just met. I have spent hours and hours while rigging/repairing my boats talking to people about what I am doing. Been stopped in grocery store parking lots and gas stations to answer many questions. But I know too many sailors that will not take anyone out that is not "proven" crew and would not even spend 2 mins explaining to an interested passerby what they are doing.
Just some quick thoughts. I will add more as they occur to me.
Let the discussion begin...<!-- editby --><em>Edited by bradinjax on Nov 04, 2020 - 07:18 PM.</em><!-- end editby --> [/quote]
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