Time is the problem.

I did not read the enire thread, butt, part of the issue is easy access to water that is big enough to sail on, getting the boat to the water, and the setting up, breaking down, getting back home and then cleaning up.

In todays world, it is hard to fit this in between cheerleading, football, soccer, blah, blah, blah.

I spend 4 -6 hours each weekend at the local field, cutting into my sailing schedule. Sailing is not sustainable for the long haul unless the the "whole family" supports sailing or Yacht Club life.

BMX, skating are readily available and do not take any time or logistics.

My .02

See ya'll at Steeplechase.