Hi,

No, racers do have fun, I am referring to a different mindset much like the one you posted about people in your area, that cruise (excellent term).

Here in NJ it's the cruisers that have the ball, with informalities. The racing bunch is formal, with club and one-upmanship. The hardbodies can be seen on the tramps, and beach fire party into the late night is the thing to do, once the temps reach into the 80's.

This is why I am restoring a classic than buy a new boat, it's the 60's and 70's all over again.

I will agree with you concerning your countrymen, my conversing with fellow Australians is that you guys got the party down pat.

I live on the beach, and boating sailing to a layman is the following.

1: Buy House
2: Buy Boat
3: Sell Boat, boring or too much money to keep up with everybody.

So us hard-liners tend to be the party folks, once again another mindset.

Yes, a group for the new term "Cat Cruisers" would be applicable.

Mike