Jim,

Keep in mind that it's almost winter time here in the northern hemisphere.

Many active sailors live in northern latitudes and are forced to store their
vessels for the winter. So, they spend a lot of time on the internet in the
meanwhile just shooting the bull with other sailors. Can't really blame them
for that!

Myself, I do not frequent this group all that much anymore. It has become
way to juvenile with the regulars all so predictable and boring. Besides,
I am smart and industrious enough to have placed myself in the position
where I can sail to my heart's content. I live aboard my fine vessel with my
home port in the Florida Keys and sail the Bahamas and the Caribbean.

I've recently returned from a nine-month cruise and my head is screwed on
my shoulders correctly unlike the majority of frustrated and wannabe sailors
who comprise the bulk of this Godforsaken newsgroup.

Respectfully,
Capt. Neal
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"Jim Muller" wrote in message news
I have little experience sailing other than a few times piloting a
dinghy many decades ago. I'm 56, interested enough in learning to
sail "for real" that I've begun following this newsgroup as well as
others. But one thing puzzles me. Despite the name "sailing" in the
newsgroup title I find that I recognize very little in the titles of
the various postings. Clearly the term "sailing" must mean far more
than I had supposed. I confess that I don't bother to read most of
the aforementioned postings, so perhaps I am missing a greater
message. What, for all love, is the idea? No, on second thought,
don't bother to answer. It is merely an observation.