I won't be there either. I just purchased an ARC 21 (attached) and will be in Key LArgo the 26th - 29th. On the other hand, I could leave the keys early on he 29th and make the race.
For you/ show up with your boat and see what the options are. Even if you don't race, meet some of the guys and sail around the bay to start getting familiar or follow the group.