On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 21:13:06 -0800, Wayne
wrote:

Thanks for the suggestions. I think I am probably too old (62) and
inexperienced to be of any value to a racing crew. My interest is in
being safe while cruising, and becoming a little less apprehensive
about going offshore.

Wayne
Well, if you're fit enough, join a delivery crew and offer to pay your
way. You are much more likely to convince a delivery skipper to take
you if you have special skills such as navigation, engines,
watch-standing or cooking. 62 can be tennis-playing age, or half-dead.
A good skipper will know. If you bring skills to the table, he/she may
pay you...as well as teach.

R.