Mark,

You're writing so much and are so all over the place, it's almost impossible to figure out what you're actually trying to say. That gets compounded when your facts are wrong.

Hobie fleets hosting learn-to-sail events is NOT a new concept. In fact, there are fewer of them now than there were 10 years ago.

The fleets in this country that have retained any sort of large numbers are keeping new blood coming in. Sometimes, it's as simple as getting newbies crewing in fun races, other times it's a more formal event with real advertising.

Just because you're not seeing it doesn't mean it isn't happening.

Could more be done? Yes, as I've already said. But, you have to know the backstory first. There are several events that are capped for attendance because we only have so many volunteers available.

I'm not against having my dues used to bring in new blood. I don't want to subsidize someone else's hobby, but it cannot hurt to spend money to get more people's feet wet.

Mike