posted 10-14-2003 08:56 AM           

Now that sailing season is closing, I am focused on improving the J30.org web page. I need to know what everyone would like to see changed (if anything). Please reply to this post with some thoughts.

Here are some things on my punch list:

(1) Redesign the web site to make it easier to maintain.
(2) Get the fleet data up-to-date. Dennis will export the filemaker pro data soon and send to me. We'll most likely move to a "real time" database design. Fleet Captains will be able to edit information online.
(3) Obtain more space to allow photos.
(4) Solicite more stories and photos for the front page.
(5) Keep all pages up-to-date and accurate
(6) Potentially move the "For Sale" section to a database design, allowing people to post information online. An editor would simply review and approved the post.
(7) Obtain a new look. Work on some graphics design.
(8) Add a counter to track usage.
(9) Do HTML based electronic mail once a month to include links to stories.
(10) Market the web site.

posted 10-18-2003 12:43 PM           

(1) I am hesitant to post Zephyr photos as I do not want this web site to be to "Zephyr" biased. I am a member of the Zephyr program, but also a member of the J/30 team, so want to be 100% neutral. The Zephyr program's photographer, Matt Garrett has mailed be a CD with some good photos. I will review. 90% of the photos are of Zephyr/Blitz. Next year, we'll have more photographers at various spots on the course.

(2) No one provided any "non Zephyr" photos to me. I will however, look for a J/30 photos from previous years. Here is one of my favorites. The photo is from last year's N/A.
http://noyc.org/images/2002j30NA1a.jpg

How about a photo contest? I am looking for more FTP/Web space now.

Bob,

I noticed some old information on the For Sale.Wanted page. On future posts, I want to include the date posted. We're sending e-mails and will call everyone to ensure the page is accurate and current.

We'll convert the For Sale/Wanted page to a database and SPAM proof design.

Did you have some J/30 photos from 2003? If so, I'll take a CD.

posted 10-29-2003 12:23 PM           

In addition, I too am looking to move providers for hosting my web site. I have recently come across a hosting provider that offers large storage for a reasonable monthly charge: www.deltawebhosting.com . $6/month for FREE domain name, 1000MB disk space, 20GB monthly transfer, unlimited subdomains, 1000 pop3 accounts, CGI, PHP, MySQL, plus much more.

For ideas, you could really put everything in a Message Board area (Rules, For Sale, Events, Photo Gallery, etc) and have moderators for each section.

I have time that I am able to donate should you ever have the need for addition crew to work on the site.

posted 11-10-2003 09:56 PM           

Please provide feedback. We're rotating 7 photos on the front page as it changes each time you access the page to provide fresh content. If everyone could mail me (dave@noyc.org) that single favorite photo, I'll place in the rotation.

I added a voter poll. The subject is subject to change. I simply wanted to demonstrate.

The new design is much easier to maintain.

I want to find a graphics artist to develop a class logo to include the J/30 graphics surrounded by Class Association in white over a blue circle. I do not like the look of the top section. Here is an example:
http://www.j80.org/images/j80int128.jpg

Special thanks to Matt, Dennis and Bob for coming this far to improve the current design.

Special thanks

posted 11-11-2003 05:07 PM           

I am a graphic designer, principal of a Stamford CT design firm, and proud owner of gwylan #523. We would be happy to help design a class logo for the site.

posted 11-12-2003 01:06 AM           

NO POP UP'S,NOTHING FLASHING, NO SCAMS I TOTALLY AGREE

How much longer will it take to load? Long the first time. It is cached in your browser for visits 2-999.

SW takes forever even with DSL. What is SW?

Does the class need the money? I don't know.

Is it enough money to make it worth it? If the class needs additional funding, yes. It would also be another venue or selling point to attract sponsors for MidWinters and NAs. Sometimes sponsors look for media value including Internet exposure.

Do any other classes have advertising? http://www.usaj22.com/ but more common in Europe. They do a better job of marketing the sport of sailing over seas.

Hey, I am simply asking to obtain opinion.

posted 01-20-2004 05:45 PM           

Is there any chance that messages posted on the interrim bulletin board are archived anywhere?

posted 02-02-2004 03:54 PM           

I wanted to let everyone know that we transferred the J/30 bulletin board to a new service provider. In the process, some posts from 1/20 through 1/31 were manually reposted. Some of the dates will be wrong and listed as 1/31. Please accept our apology for this.

We have opened another forum for Larry Christy to host OD/Class Rules related topics.

Please let me know if anoyone experiences problems.

posted 01-02-2009 02:00 AM            

There are a number of free software packages available, and the phpBB 3.0 software looks pretty nice. I installed it on our web server so people can look at it and provide feedback. It will allow posting of pictures and files, personalized avatars, and CAPTCHA authentication for new registrations to prevent spambots from hijacking the forum (the problem we had just over a year ago).
Here are some of the features, and ideas for using it:

We'll be able to move the "For Sale" section off the web page and make it so people can post and maintain their own entries with pictures on the forum. We'd build some templates so that basic information is included in each "for sale" posting.

• Members will be able to send mail to each other via the forum.

• You can setup custom signatures with links and display an avatar.

• You can easily post pictures, links and attach files. (We'd set a limit on size).

• We can setup poles and take votes. Private groups can be setup to accommodate things like Board of Governor meetings.
  

I'd really like to find a translator so we can convert this old board seamlessly to be part of a new board. If anyone knows of a translator from UBB 5.44b to phpBB3, please let me know.

New bulletin board trial link: J/30 Class Bulletin Board

Thanks,
Bill Kneller