It is to encourage the novice sailor or the dreamer to get out there and pursue your dreams. I have loved the water, boats and everything about boating ever since I can remember. For all of my adult life, I have pursued the dream of owning a cruising sailboat, literally for over 15 yrs before I even learned to sail. There was something about it, that every time I saw a sail on the water, I just knew that was where I belonged. If you're still wondering if you should make the leap, just do it.
Sailing is the best there is in life.
And you will discover that people who sail, love it. They also love to share their knowledge and joy with anyone even mildly interested. So get out there and get to know a sailor. Learn to sail and reach for that goal. And there is always, always someone who needs crew.