I can't for the life of me figure out why any local "Fun" type regatta has to be such a pain in the butt, I guess some people just take themselves too seriously. For me, it's about learning, sailing and drinking, and getting away from the wife for a day or two! It's not about the trophy, or lack thereof.
I don't know how far you are away from Juana's, but that regatta is all about being laid back. It's so laid back that if you protest, it's kind of frowned upon. At least that's what my initial experience is with it.
They also have a spring regatta called "Island fever" I believe. I haven't been to that one, but it's basically the same as the one in the late Summer/Fall.
After I get my boat and if I can't make it to the GYC invitationals, I'm going to try to make it to the Spring and the Fall Juana's. Just because it is FUN!!!!
Mike
