Mary, Even though I haven't raced yet,I always register for regattas I attend as a fun sailor. I have some sense of what goes into puttting on the events, and want to support them. As you said I'd feel guilty otherwise. While we are on the subject of guilt, I finally subscribed to Catamaran Sailor, and after receiving my first copy, am kicking myself for not doing it sooner! Nice work Mary! Thank you!