Why Everyone’s Quitting Sailing? The Harsh Truth

"I honestly just want to explode into flames." That’s not the sound of someone quitting because of bad weather or boat costs. That’s the sound of a sailor who did everything right—showed up, worked hard, stayed humble—and still got shut out by the sailing community. In this video, we break down the harsh truth about Why Everyone’s Quitting Sailing: The Gatekeeping Problem: Why big-boat crews are locked circles that exclude talented newcomers. Ghosting Culture: The soul-crushing reality of being ignored by skippers after offering your time and effort. The Failed Leap: Why moving from dinghies to yachts is broken, leaving skilled sailors with no path forward. The Loneliness of Crew Hunting: Why the search for a boat feels more like begging than belonging. This is the raw reality behind the romantic Instagram shots. It's time to talk about why sailing stops loving you back. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro: "I Want to Explode Into Flames" 01:42 1. Sailing’s Gatekeeping Problem 03:39 2. Ghosted by the Sailing World 05:36 3. Why the Dinghy-to-Yacht Leap Fails 07:31 4. The Loneliness of Crew Hunting 08:59 5. When Sailing Doesn’t Love You Back 09:54 Outro: We Are Losing the Future 🔔 Subscribe for more honest discussions about the sailing world, crew life, and the future of the sport. 💬 Have you ever been ghosted by a skipper or crew? Share your story in the comments. You are not alone. #WhyPeopleQuitSailing #SailingCommunity #CrewLife #Gatekeeping #SailingReality