I recently reviewed the definition of the word camaraderie. See the text below:

ca•ma•ra•de•rie/Noun: Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.

I am very proud of our class as we have developed a sailing leadership image over the years. We have overcome our differences of opinions through various levels of diverse thinking.

When reading the J/29 class forum, it appears as if they fight all the time. This isn't what we are all about.

Across the nation, I have developed a lot of lifelong friends in our class. We continue to have the best people with a focus of family. I thank the J/30 Class for this.

When we disagree, let's refrain from using Sailing Anarchy and pick up the phone to talk to one another - like in the old days before social media.

With a goal to keep the costs of our sport low, let's work together to produce a class built on the basic foundations of sportsmanship and camaraderie. We are like a softball league on water.

As the economic times improve and the sailing season ends, give yourself a pat on the back for creating a world in which we compete, laugh, collaborate and succeed on and off of the water.

Happy 2011 Everyone!
Dave@j30.us
(aka Team Zephyr/Rafiki)

Here Here Dave! I'm a fresh new member to the class, having recently acquired J/30 #373. I take this message as a warm welcome and it is much appreciated! I look forward to participating in discussions and learning as much as possible.
Fair Winds,
JP

Well said Dave!

I always thought it was more like a bowling league since you don't have to wait until after finishing to crack open an adult beverage.

Yes, that is the diverse thinking part in the above text.

Softball vs. Bowling LOL

Go Moonraker!

Thanks Steve!!!