Very thought provoking discussion folks.
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<br>I agree, beach access and ease of going sailing are the major issues for new sailors getting into the sport.
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<br>Mark M are there yacht clubs in so cal where you could keep the boat with the stick up.
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<br>How much do they cost?
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<br>If you have them why aren't racing catsailors beating down the doors to get into them and go racing with out the trailer hassels.?
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<br>In the Annapolis area, a marina with beach access will cost 1300 to 1450 per year. These facilities include pools and many other amenities. Very few racers are willing to pay the freight There are other locations which are much more rustic for far less. Keith's club is very successful with their tuesday night racing program.
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<br>Traditional Yacht clubs in the Annapolis area are about the same price range but they do not have the storage space for fully rigged cats. Space = money.
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<br>Tough issue to solve.<br><br>