Jeff, Welcome to the great sport of catsailing! Chek out www.fleet448.org and www.hobie-div12.org . Check out the links, and you can find plenty of generous, and experienced folks to sail with. 448 is a Hobie Fleet, but has a number of open events. At the Division 12 site you'll find links for the Nacra Fleet, and New England Catamaran Sailing Association. Lots of really fun folks, and terrific events! Brian, Fleet 448, and Team Goose (fun sailing at Gooseberry Island/Neck)