So, Ray, why the description of a “powerhouse meeting”? Why the hyperbole?

Cruisers and Loopers rely upon information resources like Active Captain and Waterway Guide to make decisions on where to anchor OR which marina should we buy our dockage from.

The most important thing both of these resources offer are REVIEWS.

Reviews are an example of “crowdsourced” information contributed by mere mortals like you and me.

Many of us not only consume this information, but many take time to “donate” their observations to the Cruising & Looping communities… to you and me!

Tonight, Shelly and I succeeded at bringing this small group of six together for the first time:

Capt Mac Rubel and Captain Gene of Galene are two of the most generous REVIEWERS, the most generous contributors to Active Captain and Waterway guide.

I cannot name anyone who has appeared MORE OFTEN over the past years / decade than these two gentlemen.

What is amazing:

Mac and Gene had never met each other! (until tonight!)

What a great evening it was!

Tabatha was actually our server tonight. She did a fantastic job. Thank you Tabatha! This establishment was very busy; it was a Friday night after all.

Captains like Gene, Mac, and Ray display a huge volume of appreciation for our “Admirals” … there is not a lot of women around who embrace life on a boat. Thank you ladies for sharing this lifestyle with us. We could not do it without you!

For everyone else out there, two bits of advice:

1 – Seek out REVIEWS authored by Mac and Gene.

2 – Aspire to become a contributor like them!!! We all want YOUR observations, good and bad. Become a part of crowdsourcing. Facilitate a smarter community of Cruisers & Loopers.