Another club closure

OK, here's where I am, I am in a minority group in sailing, I live a fairly blameless life, I don't appreciate being told I need to change, don't think I do need to change.
My sailing is done in a 'Last of the summer wine' style, more fun and games than effing and blinding other sailors out of the way, I have been known to throw a wet sponge in curmudgeons direction.

Originally posted by Sussex Lad Originally posted by turnturtle Also - shout out to Sussex Lad for shining a torch on the monoculture of dinghy sailing, if organised dinghy racing in the UK wanted to change, it would have done it by now.  I'll take that at face value so thank you TT  The sad thing is that all the discussions in the past regarding sexist attitude, lack of racial diversity, homophobia and how to promote the sport etc. have been token gestures or now at least appear to have been...........change from the status quo isn't wanted. I have worked professionally in the past, and am still interested in the concept of human change. How to understand and let go of fixed unhelpful or destructive belief systems and ideas in individuals and groups (extended to organisations). The framework has been humanistic. Professionally the work has been with Social Services and various Children's charities. The theory can get quite jargony and technical (deliberately steered clear of that here, it ain't always helpful) but it isn't quackery.  Currently with the world seemingly going in one direction I am determined to demonstrate that there is another direction available, one that is inclusive,  less divisive. If anyone wants more on how this might apply to SC's  PM

Originally posted by NicolaJayne Originally posted by Sussex Lad Originally posted by turnturtle Also - shout out to Sussex Lad for shining a torch on the monoculture of dinghy sailing, if organised dinghy racing in the UK wanted to change, it would have done it by now.  I'll take that at face value so thank you TT  The sad thing is that all the discussions in the past regarding sexist attitude, lack of racial diversity, homophobia and how to promote the sport etc. have been token gestures or now at least appear to have been...........change from the status quo isn't wanted. I have worked professionally in the past, and am still interested in the concept of human change. How to understand and let go of fixed unhelpful or destructive belief systems and ideas in individuals and groups (extended to organisations). The framework has been humanistic. Professionally the work has been with Social Services and various Children's charities. The theory can get quite jargony and technical (deliberately steered clear of that here, it ain't always helpful) but it isn't quackery.  Currently with the world seemingly going in one direction I am determined to demonstrate that there is another direction available, one that is inclusive,  less divisive. If anyone wants more on how this might apply to SC's  PM little or no point bothering    previous attempts  just result in a doubling down  and  retrenchment , meanwhile other  activities whether new  or old activities that  have previous  ignored the adult  recreational  market  go from strength to strength

The problem is Nicola Jayne.....

.....I enjoy sailing dinghies and have made some good friends at the club.

Originally posted by turnturtle Also - shout out to Sussex Lad for shining a torch on the monoculture of dinghy sailing, if organised dinghy racing in the UK wanted to change, it would have done it by now.

I'll take that at face value so thank you TT 

The sad thing is that all the discussions in the past regarding sexist attitude, lack of racial diversity, homophobia and how to promote the sport etc. have been token gestures or now at least appear to have been...........change from the status quo isn't wanted.

I have worked professionally in the past, and am still interested in the concept of human change. How to understand and let go of fixed unhelpful or destructive belief systems and ideas in individuals and groups (extended to organisations). The framework has been humanistic. Professionally the work has been with Social Services and various Children's charities. The theory can get quite jargony and technical (deliberately steered clear of that here, it ain't always helpful) but it isn't quackery. 

Currently with the world seemingly going in one direction I am determined to demonstrate that there is another direction available, one that is inclusive,  less divisive.

If anyone wants more on how this might apply to SC's  PM

Edited by Sussex Lad - 16 May 22 at 11:12am

Originally posted by Sussex Lad The monoculture and fixed beliefs/belief systems within sailing generally are the very things that thwart any ability to adapt.........those qualities are also what many folk within the sport find comforting. Attempting to achieve broader appeal is not what most of you want. Some of you have said that explicitly others have inferred it. In that respect sailing will remain "exclusive" in the real meaning of the word IMO. Fair enough, it provides structure and remains predictable in an otherwise scary world.  As I said earlier, clubs vary in attitude and vibe. Those that can steer clear of the old school way of doing things will always have broader appeal......if.....they can get folk through the door. It would seem that commercial centres can do this to some degree. Regardless of what we may think about big business involvement in our leisure centres, business is infinitely adaptable if the bottom line dictates. They have no interest in exclusivity. I suppose the fantasy club setup could be a volunteer/family run club that looks like a commercial one. Achieving broader appeal as things stand is not going to happen, it ain't wanted.