Dan,

Thanks for the info. I think I know where you are talking about at Willoughby Spit. A friend of mine used to live in an old dry docked boat at a marina right off I-64. I seem to remember some sort of sailing tugboat. Anywho, this area sounds perfect - protected and close to where I will be staying.

RE: Regatta - I will probably be in the weekend before. Rats. If you are looking for crew sometime over the weekend of 14th thru 17th I'd love to join you. I don't have a huge amount of experience though.