Amando,
I was one of the new people last night, the chat you speak of was only a minor problem. I really appreciated your help as I have never raced before (but, have sailed a Hobie 14 for 20 + years). It took me a little while to understand the start, I drove around in circles for a bit. I got the hang of it after a while, I even think I wasn't last!!!!! I'll be back, it may even convince me to figure out the Portsmith rating for my boat and try the local sailing club's races!!! Anyway thanks again for your help.

Ryan