One thing I have not see mentioned here and in the spirit of the original question "What should you do.........?"

There was an ongoing discussion around our local club about protests and such in club and fleet racing. I agree that it is better to spend time at the bar but we are forgetting newcomers to our sport (the few that there may be). Hank Goodman brought up a great point. The protest process is an excellent teaching tool. It keeps us all sharp on the rules and as long as it is not a hostile environment it is a very positive process that helps everyone learn, teach, and enjoy the sport. When I began sailing cats I was very fortunate to have people around me that would explain the mistakes I made in a real effort to better MY skill and not their own egos. I don't think this is always the case. But it should be.