This thread is slightly tied to an earlier thread I think Mary started entitled (paraphrasing) "What would you do to increase the popularity of Cat sailing?"
Some creative ideas were tossed about. I tend to think that for Joe-nobody they look at a Cat (or any sailboat)and see nothing but a bunch of ropes going every which way. It is intimidating to them and they immediately rule it out as even possible. I also think most folks are searching for a "Hop in -Turn the key- GO!" experience rather than taking the time it takes to set up a sailboat. My own son hates setting up and taking down but loves the actual sailing.
Whenever we are sailing it is amazing how many people follow along or come over to see what we are doing close-up. I try to take as many new people (especially kids) as I can. Just to show them they CAN do this. It's not hard and it is fun. It's better than fun, but I don't know what the word is........

Thanks for giving other people a chance to sail.
Greg