Bart Senior wrote:
NYC sailors are one of the most diverse groups I've
ever met, and I've liked nearly everyone I've met.

I can't say that for all New Yorkers I've ever met, but it's true almost
all sailors.


There must be representation from nearly every country
in the world in this group. It's proof that everyone, no
matter where they come from have certain basic things
in common.

IMHO that's true but you have to also realize the tremendous differences
in human culture... basic values are the same but they can be expressed
*very* differently.


Also NYC has good wind most of the time. Someday, I
want to get a night sail in down there.

I've sailed a few times in light air there. South Street Seaport is a
great place. The Manhatten YC too; we raced a collegiate invitational in
J-24s there and had a grand time. Spend an extra day racing with Wall
St's young millionaires. I understand the water is cleaner but what I
saw few years ago led me to believe it's got a long way to go.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King