Just a side note that some of you may consider is using model radio (RC) controlled sailboats to introduce people to sailing. The RC sailing portion of my sailing programs has been almost as popular if not more popular than the on-the-water sailing part of my programs. On weekdays when time is limited RC sailboats work great due to quick set-up time, etc. Also we do winter sailing either on the lake or on the indoor swimming pool with wind created by 3 high output fans. Plus new sailors can do almost anything with a RC sailboat with no negative consequences, which then creates a great, desire to do on-the-water sailing. I also use a sailing simulator that one actually sits on with a real sail and again 3 high output fans to create the wind. We also use sailboats (on-the-water) that allow for the integration of sailors with and without disAbilities that has also proven popular for all. I am of course involved in disAbled sailing and for the most part most sailing organizations think sailors with disAbilities should be part of a disAbled designated sailing group, of course I totally disagree and feel everyone should sail together. The model boats I use are the RC Laser monohull and RC Wildcat catamaran. And again the boats we use for our inclusive junior, youth, and adult on-the-water sailing programs are the Access Dinghy 2.3, 303, and the Hobie 16 with or without Trapseats. I must add that I never thought the RC sailboat portion of my sailing programs would be so popular but it has proven to be extremely popular and an lot of fun for all which has resulted in increase participation and boat sales.
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<br>Miles Moore
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