To say the least, yachties are friendly people. My neighbors, Karl and Barbie (yes that is her name and her personality, but she is as sweet as she is daffy) have educated us on many aspects of owning a boat. From stepping the mast (moving the mast from its travel location laying across the deck, to its functioning location erect) to how to wash the boat and prepare for Barely Awakes first sail with us. Karl, who is very active in the Rathburn Yacht Club (RYC) has also towed me and Barely Awake to the lake (70 miles) to have the necessary work (swing keel cable and outboard water pump) replaced. He has also told the other members of the yacht club of our purchase and that we will be joining the club for their fourth of July festivities. The RYC members have welcomed us with open arms to their best burger competition (I'm considering going to McDonalds as a gag) and invited us to watch the fireworks with them. Upon our arrival, the yachties came from their floating weekend get -a-ways to see our little 21' girl. They commented more than once that she does not show her age of 41 years, and that they are surprised that we got her for such a deal. Amy and I look forward to this weekend at lake Rathburn and hope to soon be sailing like pros. We also hope to be joined by family and friends soon, especially our children "for short periods of time".