I'm one of those guys that has never raced and feel rather intimidated about racing. I came out to watch the Spring Fever and thought it looked like fun. The problem with racing is that I don't have a legal boat (non-comp tip) and probably other issues that I'm not even aware of. I'm also not that good a sailor and could benefit from a good course in sailing (maybe a Rick White course?) but can't really take the time to go to Key Largo.

An idea might be to put on a course or info day where you racers are around to answer questions or sail with newbees like me. Maybe at Hartwell or Lanier? It would be a way to get some more familiarity with what is required for racing and ease the apprehension of that first race.
Kent