exactly.
Best time for sailing in this area is probably mid-late winter. Cold Fronts aren't as wicked (t-storms, etc) and people may be intersted in a warm locale.
I liked the Charlotte regatta concept. start small and build on your success.
I know the racing fleet won't be interested unless it's fully sponsored, sanctioned event, which is probably big money. So I'd figure finding what might remain of a recreational fleet... unless there are TDC dollars to be had, but those usually come with strings (usually event has to be outside regular "season")