Interesting thoughts Tim.
"I first learned to sail on Kenlake." I take it your lived for a time in Murray?
My first boat was owned my Neil Mason (Music Ed/MSU teacher) who was the Captain of the local Coast Guard Aux.
I've begun doing all of the things you have suggested and am finding them to be true.
"Every boat owner wants to talk about his boat and what he has done, learned and the mistakes he has seen others do!" I'm learning this is also true.
"So welcome. Learn. Have a lot of fun. Spend all your money. And soon you will be the guy others turn to for a laugh, wisdom and knowledge." Thanks for the vote of confidence.
Gotta get moving,
Bear