Before wife and kid, 20-25 races a year including two nationals and Alter cup. I couldn't accumulate vacation time quickly enough, so I went part-time - which is to say, I did 50-hours a week at the office until it was race time.

First year after Sara was born, I was dirtside for all but a couple of weekends. Participation is back up again as the kid gets more portable. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I have 12 races on the schedule this year, including a week at F18s and a week at Alter Cup. I've also found the time to do a little day-sailing with Sara in school. Also just found out the Rudder Club does Wednesday Night racing, so I'm probably in for some of that, too. There is also a minimum of one three-day USSA meeting, and a lately a good bit of time spent on the phone... this is definitely more than a hobby. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />