Mark, you'll be fine for the buoy race, but be careful during the distance race. I sailed the weekly summer series there and never had a problem with shallow water. It's some of the best soundside sailing on the OBX. If you're that worried about it, you could come join your long lost friends back in the 16 class. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> There should be a good amount of F18s and 20s that come down from the VA Beach area.