thanks guys! If I want to do the Wave Nationals in Key Largo, is there any sort of pre-qualification or do I sign up and show up? I'll definitely try to find some regattas nearby and when I get the chance, get involved in the Space Coast Catamaran Association. I'll be getting a H16 pretty soon, just trying to find a good deal first. I'll definitely be keeping my Wave though. I wonder which one I'll end up liking more... haha.

Rick - Although the Wave Nationals sound like a blast, I don't think I'd be able to come to your seminar right before. I have school that entire week before, and my high school is pretty intense academically (easy to get behind!). I'll play it by ear though. I'd love to come to one of your semiars though. They sound very useful and informative! Do you have a calendar for future seminars?

Are you in Ohio or Florida now?

thanks everyone for the support!