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From: Gregory J. Mitchell (grmitche@cisco.com)
Date: Mon 09 Nov 1998 - 05:03:33 GMT
Here, here, Larry, good idea, been thinking of this myself.
I'm looking for a ride for the Richmand Midwinters, can't make January though.
Anyone looking for a guy who needs to learn how to crew?
Greg
At 07:21 PM 11/8/98 -0800, Larry Craig wrote:
>All the talk lately seems to be about going to the worlds, and that's
>important. But I would like to remind everyone that life goes on in the
>local fleets. Most of us are not going to the worlds, for what ever reasons
>we may have. And since the leaders of the various fleets are packing there
>boats for Australia, those of us who are staying home need to turn out in
>full force to support the fleet and to keep things going. We are having
>extremely skimpy turn outs at our regattas now and I suspect other fleets
>are experiencing the same thing. Its very important that everyone who is
>staying home get there boats out to the race course. You will find that
>racing can be more fun when the hot shots are gone.
>
>As for the guys that are going to Australia, your boats may be packed up but
>you haven't left yet. So why not spend part of your time sailing with the
>less experienced members of your fleets to see what you can teach them. The
>extra camaraderie that can result from such a selfless act can be an
>amassing and uplifting experience for the new members and less experienced
>sailors in our fleets. This is really the most convenient time to do this,
>and it will keep you wet so you wont dry out to much waiting for Australia.
>
>Larry Craig
>US1113
>
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