Depends if I'm sailing or working.

If I'm sailing, see below. I race a Hobie 16, which I replace (as in, the whole boat) fairly regularly so wear is generally not a problem.

If I'm working, it depends if I'm PRO or not. If not, see below.

If I'm PRO, I spend a lot of time making sure equipment is ready, people are ready, etc. and I have a good understanding of the type of races the sailors want (target times, etc.).

In general, I spend most of my time preparing the RV. That's our lifeline, and where I keep all my RC gear and sailing clothing. Every trip, it needs gas (ouch), water, clothes, towels, food, beer, rum, mixers, limes, etc. Also need to keep up with the LP, empty the holding tanks, and general vehicle maintenance.

I wouldn't even want to think about going to a regatta without the RV. Whenever I have to fly to an event and stay in a hotel, I'm "living" out of a rental car, which is very tough for me to adapt to for sailing events.

It still amazes me that I used to go to regattas, sleeping in my car or Explorer... <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

EDIT: Almost forgot... McLube everything that moves! Blocks, travelers, rudder castings, tell tales, etc. Other than that, rig and go... the beauty and shear genius of the Hobie 16. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Mike