How can I get into the sailing scene? (lemmy.autism.place)

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I live in Florida and am interested into meeting people that sail with the intent to be a hand on a sailboat for the experience and training. I know nothing about sailing nor do I know anyone that is into it. How can I get into the scene to meet people and feel things out?

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[-] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I don't have any personal experiences with any of these crew finder sites but I know lots of people who've used them. The catamaran designer I *apprenticed under met his wife through one. She had no prior sailing experience but was willing to learn, and he needed crew to do a Caribbean crossing, and that's how the story began for them like 25+ years ago. They still sail together all over the world.

The other advice is good too. Just walk the docks and ask around. People love talking about their boats.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Because of the implication?

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