1. Brings excitement to our beach and fleet.
2. It attracts new sailors.
3. It attracts new fleet members.
4. It attracts attention for the state Dept. of Rec.
5. It puts pictures of cats in the regional papers.
6. With a good staff, the work is secondary to having a good time, so I don't see how it is "work".
7. Brings in money for the fleet.
8. Allows businesses an advertising outlet and free stuff for sailors.
9. General promotion of the sport/lifestyle.
10. Hosting a social gathering is fun.

Ask me why we have to always use the standard US Sailing course layouts... I have no clue. Got the be the most overrated, boring way to race.