Hi Cat Sailors, This is my first post. I was the last one to register for the steeple chase and participated on a Hobie 16, the "Unsinkable II." The race organizers needed 6 entries to keep the race going....and my friends talked me into signing up. I've never raced before and my Hobie had not done any sailing for years! My colleagues on the "Swizzle" sailed a Hobie 16 Wave. I had a blast and I will do this again next year! We need more participants! The other racers were very nice and the club is very friendly. I got 2 DNF's because of a broken rudder, really bad hull leaks and lack of skill...but I WILL be ready to be competitive next year! Please come visit us in the Florida Keys!