Here's my take on it...
It's a shame that two events are scheduled for the same day when there has been a shortage of events this year.
Neither event has been promoted
Neither club has supported other multihull regattas this year
RTI entry fee is $85 for two person boat
PBYC entry fee is $30
I'd rather start at 11:00 versus 7:00
I'd rather sail 50 miles versus 100
I like the Pensacola course better - more exciting, less monotonous and no narrows
I've done RTI many times. Pier and Back is new and different
I know several people who are more likely to do pier & back
Don't care to race one of a kind speed machines that don't have verified handicap ratings.