From today's Scuttlebutt:
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<br>* Randy Repass, chairman of West Marine, said his company figures emphasised that 92 percent of sailors were involved in recreational sailing. "Our figures show that only eight percent of sailors go racing."
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<br>This statement fits with the observations I make when I go sailing (in fact, I race only a few days per year). If we want cat sailing to grow, we need to make sure it stays fun for all of the participants, especially the new people and guests we bring out to give it a try!
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<br>So, invite a friend out sailing, let them try the helm, have a fun day of sailing followed by a BBQ and a beer.
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<br>Alan Thompson
<br>I20 - San Diego<br><br>