Incase there was any doubt...

As if the exclusive red lifejackets, private parties, paid training, fast-track to ratings, access to the club's library and photos, lakefront keys, and other exclusive benefits and privileges weren't enough, a new sign (see image) on the boathouse this year proclaims to general club members and everyone else who reads it--juust incase they were wondering-- that "We are cooler than you!" That is, Hoofer Sailing instructors are cooler than the other 90% of club members who are paying them.

Those of us observing Hoofers already knew that instructors were cool. Not necessarily good sailors or teachers, but extremely cool. They have every right to post large, laminated, color flyers announcing that they are cool. If I'm better than you, by God, I'm going to let people know.

Is the sign supposed to be tongue-in-cheek..? After all, it does say "you" can sail and party with "us". Hmmm. Of course, any club member can sign up for a lesson and "sail" "with" an instructor. But that's hardly sailing with someone as a friend or equal. Furthermore, instructor parties are not announced to the general club membership. Hence, to party with "us", you have to somehow find out about our parties (try climbing over the wall to the instructor cubicle), also find out where they are (locality changes from week to week), and then crash them!

Hey, if you're cool enough to party with us, you should be able to do that. (BYOB please).