I wish! Is there a fleet of anything regulary raced in Florida? Ouch! That sounded bitter didn't it. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />
Currently there are three 28R's in Sarasota, 1 in Bradenton and 1 in St. Petersburg. Sarasota has a lot of opportunity for PHRF racing weekly. PHRF is absolutely not my cup of tea, however, It's an opportunity to practice and I seem to be the only one that is consistently there racing! Of the boats at the sailing squadron, I suppose I would be considered obsessed. The next boat is sailed when it is convenient and crew happens to be around. The third is only here for the winter months and... well..., they enjoy their boat. The fellow in Bradenton is desperately looking for competent crew that can help him learn to sail the boat and compete in the Bradenton Yacht Club events. The fellow in St Petersburg is an awsome sailor, but life seems to keep getting in his way and we have only seen him once since last year's Key West Race Week.
The dealer has sent several local perspective buyers to come out on my boat with me, so hopefully the fleet will grow soon. Sarasota also has 1 Sprint 750 2-F24, and a 28C. There are also a couple of other 24's floating around on the bay but they don't sail from Sarasota Sailing Squadron.