You have a valid point of view. I would note... it is completely at odds with the USYRU roots of US Sailing and the general mission of US Sailing over the years.

They would probably say... those kinds of programs are organized and paid for at the local level. How would a national organization go about making this happen?

US Sailing can provide training and certification programs so that your club's liability is minimized. What else do you think they could provide?

Personally... i see "Learn to Sail programs as the responsibility of the Resort Hotels, BUILDERS, Marina's and Yacht Clubs and Small Buisness's. (that's why I suggested the crazy marketing program)