Good topic
For those who race their boats, how often would you say you use it for casual cruising about the bay/lake/coast?
... once a month, have family or non sailing friends down, drink a few and do a little sailing.
And would you trailer your boat somewhere to participate in a group cruise? Or do you only travel to race?
No
A few contacts have informally discussed adding non-racing events to regattas for those who have neither the equipment or inclination to participate in "cut-throat" racing, but would like to join in the social aspects of the events.
By all means... STEP UP and get it organized... You might find some one in the race community who would like to help out.. but a cruiser has to do the work and get the crowd out. I think a good number of races would let you tag this on.
One piece of advice... these things take some time to build up a head of steam.... get some advertising out and while You might not get somebody the first year... but the second year will have some history to it.
Good luck
