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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Let me tell you about sailing...I always say, at least I don't have to keep the boat alive! [/quote]

Really? my kid sailed with DC Sail (and regularly placed highly in local regattas) and it was pretty cheap - about $600/season. He did not fly to Florida for the winter but that amount allowed him to get good enough to enjoy it, learn something and pick up a skill he will have as an adult.[/quote]

We are in the flying to Florida for the winter level, and are in the Midwest. A national travel regatta can easily cost $8-$10k for 4-6 days. It's ridiculous, we say no to a lot and save wherever we can - points and miles for travel, staying with friends, driving if possible to avoid chartering a boat, etc.. Many of DS' friends are in Europe for much of the summer right now training and racing. His season fees for the local club are nothing compared to the rest of it, but we live somewhere that freezes in the winter so we have no choice but to travel. Again, it's a choice, but the cost of everything, plus the coaching fees, are insane. To be clear not complaining, but everyday I am blown away by the cost of something related to sailing, despite having grown up in this world. [/quote]

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