these > options in the UI. If someone need it, I can add options so that you can do > more tests. Thanks a lot Regis. I will ask for them very soon :) -- Iñaki Baz Castillo

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Canadian membership continues to grow rapidly, but it's clear that US membership must be plummeting. And that's probably a bad thing. When I read stories by Americans about their trips on inland waterways, they seem to always contain unhappy comments about bad manners and unsafe practices by other boaters, the very thing the PS courses strive to avoid or correct. Why has the PS fallen out of favour in the US? Are Americans joining the Coast Guard Auxiliary instead? Cheers, Garrett

ching partner and I were, on average, 30 years younger than most of the members so the philosophical differences were likely predictable. What's interesting is my views haven't changed and I'm now part of that "older" generation... Like in business, understanding the needs and requirements of your students is the only formula for success IMHO. I hope the USPS and Coast Guard Auxiliary can respond to the needs and increase their membership and student days. After seeing boating skills from New England to Florida, Obi-Wan knows, their education programs are sorely needed! Regards.... Phil Rosch Old Harbor Consulting M/V "Curmudgeon" Marine Trader 44 TC Currently Moored in Key Biscayne "The speed at which you travel is a measure of your discomfort..." Uffa Fox

as much more relaxed. We even wear jeans at our monthly dinner meetings, perish the thought. About four years after leaving we were approached to rejoin. We asked if things had changed any and were told, no, and that a lot of people are dropping out because of the rigid atmosphere. That was a couple years ago. And no changes since then either. They need to wake up and smell the coffee. Jim McCorison M/V Maana - 38' DeFever, Hull #2 Seattle, WA

items that I outlined to him which were gleaned by me from the > posts. > Of course the problem areas will not be rectified overnight but they will be > addressed. > I am heartened by his words and actions and hope that those of you who have had > some difficulty to please try again as GOOD MEMBERS are hard to come by for any > service organization particularly for one like USPS that takes on so many > projects. > > CCC > LETS ROLL! > Charles and Pat Culotta > Patterson, La. > Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/charlesculotta/

lem with any volunteer organization. When our Squadron does its boat show (Michigan City IN) we need 4 days of coverage for the booth - basically, we enlist a large portion of the membership. Some can sell mini-skirts to the Taliban and others couldn't give away Flemming 55s. Next to the Squadron's booth are commercial operations with nice outgoing friendly salesman. Of course they make the Squadron members seem aloof. But the individual Squadrons are anything but. In a 100 member Squadron you will find good people who share your interest in boating and you are pleased to call friends. And God knows maybe your are not the supersalesman of the day and will appear aloof to the next stranger who asks for info. The next time you approach a Squadron member, remember he is just some guy out trying to do a little good, and he is likely not trained or skilled in dealing with the public. He may in fact be just like you. Marty Campanella Bay Pelican KK42

ages but spend our money on the least expensive solutions. The pendulum swings. Rex

000 manhours in the restoration/conversion. I have lots of detailed records and receipts, but didn't know if tere's enough interest to sustain a magazine article, since so few people ever take on such a large project. Mark Richter, Stuart, FL enroute Melbourne-Vero Beach