Growth and Promotion

Mike Poltorak describes a successful fleet-building event involving crew rotation and coaching to improve the skills of newer sailors and create camaraderie. He outlines the benefits of such activities for fleet growth and retention, including attracting new members, increasing competent crew availability, and improving sailing skills across all levels.

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• fleet building
• crew training
• growth promotion
• mentoring