A irregular ongoing series of phrases providing conversation resources
for the average boater.

To LAUNCH something - to LAUNCH into:

Derived from the French lancier (to pierce) - the boat pierces the water.

Historical note: The Vikings, discoverers of America, China, Fiji and
Antarctica in addition to populating Mongolia and Minnesota, tied slaves
to the boat's launch skids to "grease" the way.

Usuage: To LAUNCH into a discussion about the appropriate type of posts.