Having not completed one myself, I can only say that under your typical sailing conditions for that area and time of year, it's a joy to race.

Of course, the weather was A-typical when we tried a few years back, and promptly had to retire due to boat damage in the fierce wind that cropped up right after the start.

I think it is certainly do-able with the F16, even if conditions were slightly less than ideal. Only real issue on day one is the sand bars, but if you're tight with the fleet, you can pick your way through them by following the leader.

Day two is pretty much a GPS run, as you're following the coast on the windward side, and I don't recall many shoals to worry about unless you're within 1/4 mile of shore.

Yes, it would be wise to rack up some distance experience before undertaking this race, but you have to start somewhere! Try the Macho Man & Miami Key Largo, and see what you think.... Then imagine a longer two-day race with more distance...