Sailboat Racing – Is It Right for You? - American Sailing
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Chrystal Young

Sailboat Racing – Is It Right for You?

Find your place on the racecourse.

When I first started sailing, racing was the easiest way to get on a boat. Walk the dock the day before or even the morning of the race with a six-pack of good beer and you’ll get noticed. Greet the crew and ask if they need help. Someone always does. Crew drop out at the last minute, and skippers are desperate for “rail meat.”

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