This thread in response to the The thread that's become an us Doppler versus them Trackpoint thread, and is just meant to be a reminder about the philosophy of the GTC and a bit of a pep talk.
Just a reminder here:
Inclusiveness: That everyone in the windsurfing community be included from fun and social sailors, to the serious including pro's. Therefore we need to include all GPS’s that are out there, and have to include all available data which includes trackpoint. Remember that Inclusiveness generates a feeling of belonging and community. Inclusiveness helps us to focus on what unites us which is windsurfing. There are enough things that divide us, (Just look what's happening in the world where people are focussed on differences and what divides them
)lets not let Doppler vs trackpoints divide us.
Participation: That it is important to participate, to be involved, to develop skills and improve our Personal Best Times. To be involved all season, not just summer. Therefore we need to set rules and parameters that encourage us to participate, not discourage us. People have bought Garmin’s, people have limited budgets, Garmin’s do trackpoints, Garmin’s assist participation, therefore trackpoints are in.
Fun: That most importantly we have fun, and however you get it, from stacking it on a 15 knot run, to doing 40+ knots, or just having a beer/burboun/wine with your friends after a session. The fun is in the feeling of windsurfing and doing it with people who are similarly passionate about it. Do not lose focus on this.
Building relationships: That we connect people with the same passion, meet new people, create connections intra and inter-state, and generally just build relationships and grow our community. Focus on our shared passion and what we have in common, not on what divides us and makes us different.
Most of us like what we have created in the GTC. It’s not perfect and it’s not necessarily fair, but I think I’m right in saying that most of us really enjoy being part of it.
