getting together a group of men and women who enjoy sailing and meeting others who enjoy sailing
obtaining certain economies of combined purchasing i.e. better rates, no deposit, etc, particularly when negotiating with charter companies out of season
building a group of members whose competence at sailing is known or can be assessed so that competent crews can be put out and each member will know that each cruise is commanded by a competent skipper
but also allowing for development of those with no or little experience
 "Off Cowes in a strong wind (Click to enlarge)")
 "A lovely scene (Click to enlarge)")