#sailing culture

Does the sailing community actively gatekeep newbies by pushing elitist gear and jargon?

Are fiberglass boats ruining maritime tradition, or is wood just nostalgia for a worse ride?

Is the open-water sailing community too hostile for newcomers to even try?

Are traditional wooden boats overhyped by purists with more nostalgia than practical experience?

Does anyone else think modern yacht design killed the classic sailing feel?