Michael,

While attracting sailors from other classes may seem attractive it is my view that it is better for the sport if the focus is on people that don't or haven't sailed.



For this to be successful you need a group of sailors that put the interests of the class or fleet, and in particular the newcomer, ahead of their own.

The only way to get this is to lead by example and hope the others follow. Someone that hasn't sailed before will be far more comfortable if the rest of the group takes a real interest in the challenges they are facing in coming to terms with the sport. They will in turn do the same for the next newcomer. It's all about trying to build a sense of community within the group so others want to become a part of it.

It's more a social thing than a sailing thing.



Just the way I see it.