Where have all the Slow Boats Gone?

Just a point about claims of being a friendly club or class.

It's virtually impossible to be objective about this if you have been a member of said club or class for more than a few years. I have been to a few clubs and opens in different classes and most really aren't that friendly unless you already know some people. IMO it's a meaningless phrase.

When looking at new classes or clubs I now ignore claims of friendliness until proven.