Sophie (forward) doing jib and tactics duty on a Flying Junior during a college regatta. (Photo/ Tim Duren) This article was published in The Pratical Sailor (https://www.practical-sailor.com/) on April 20, 2026 Walk the docks at most marinas or check out the bars at your local yacht club and it’s obvious that the average boat owner is getting older. Plus, speaking from personal experience, as boaters get older many of them make the switch from sailing to powerboating. A few