[quote=dartsailors][quote=bradinjax]
[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...Edited by bradinjax on Nov 04, 2020 - 07:18 PM. [/quote]
In my limited experience on our beach, this is spot on. Our beach used to have regular races and, over the years, the number of boats has dropped. In a group discussion about the bleak future of races, one sailor pointed out that we sail in the same water as the local HS sailing team. He pointed out that those kids would love to crew for anyone who wanted to race. I’m still waiting to see someone take advantage of those kids and that conversation was several years ago.
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