I live in Florida and am interested into meeting people that sail with the intent to be a hand on a sailboat for the experience and training. I know nothing about sailing nor do I know anyone that is into it. How can I get into the scene to meet people and feel things out?
I don’t have any personal experiences with any of these crew finder sites but I know lots of people who’ve used them. The catamaran designer I appreciated under met his wife through one. She had no prior sailing experience but was willing to learn, and he needed crew to do a Caribbean crossing, and that’s how the story began for them like 25+ years ago. They still sail together all over the world.
The other advice is good too. Just walk the docks and ask around. People love talking about their boats.