Mary, I think you mis-read my post.

I wanted to say, that we can help people learn to sail by showing them how much fun we have.

Show them how much fun they will have and they will come. I think if you put someone on a boat for them to figure it out, it can be more dangerous than fun for them. He went out by himself because it was his choice, not mine.

btw: I finally figured out my forum problem. Got it resolved.