We have several Open Regattas here in the Northwest. But unfortunately there are not any F17s out here to race against. We have aboout a dozen H17 and two FX Ones, but no one racing a F17.
The number of open events grows each year, it seems like it is a ripe area for the single handers to take off. Just need it to get started.
Any way I'm looking forward to racing something other than Tigers someday.