Volunteers Needed

[dhlaw]

Another thread going down the crapper.......

[Ron P]

Pete, see if you can reach out to the local poker run club for some help. As for the turn boats, you might need to take a walk down the dock on a weekend.

Been there, done it for many years, it ain't easy building a new volunteer base.

Since I'm on a roll, I'll share this with you guys.

We all know EXACTLY what is going on within offshore because we are so close to the source. Sponsors and fans aren't involved and don't follow things the way we do. All they know is what they see on the race course. And they've seen low boat counts and some unpaid bills once the race producers left town. It's going to take a year of two of producing excellent events to bring sponsors back to the sport.

Behave, act professionally, respect and thank the race officials and volunteers and don't forget to tip the bartenders.....

Ok, I'm done, I feel better now....... Have a safe and competitive season, regardless of where you choose to race.

[NASTY HABIT]

Hey Pete.
I for one would like to say thanks for taking the time.
Where ya been hiding ?

[TYPHOON]

Pete thanks for helping with the Ft. Meyers race.
MD

[Cincinnati Race]

Originally Posted by Ron P

Why are you guys giving Pete B a hard time? He's trying to do the thankless job of recruiting some volunteers to keep the racers safe.

Because he added the word "real" you take offense? Get over it and pray that there's more people like Pete at each race site that will continue to build a group of unpaid, unthanked volunteers that are standing by to pluck your sorry asses out of the water in your time of need.

You guys owe Pete and every race volunteer an apology for dumping on his thread. If you don't want to help him, keep your thoughts to yourself.

From another race producer, AMEN.