Mark...
There were 17 or 18 boats preregistered for the Steeplechase and 21 sailed.
Those that weren't preregistered were mostly those that attend every year.
I see what your saying, but i'm not sure I fully agree.

On another note... we really want to to Hogs Breath but if we break something major don't wanna be screwed for Tybee.... can someone volunteer to fix our boat if this happens? We won't be around as we will have to fly back up North after the event. Oh and we certainly can't afford to pay anyone so it will have to be out of the goodness of your heart
Ability to build a carbon mast would be a plus!