Good suggestions by all. I'm helping with the planning for the Nationals. The best advice I can give is to get your entry fee in to reserve a cabin or RV spot as they are filling fast.

Try to look at it as a learning experience. One of the biggest reasons I enjoy a Nationals is because I get a lot of racing/sailing in. Typically I'll race more in a Nationals than I race all year in regattas. This really helps improve your skills quickly.

Try to set a reasonable goal for the regatta. A goal could be midfleet. It could be top 10. Or it could be not DFL. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Above all come for the fun and comraderie of meeting a bunch of fellow sailors from around the country.

We are starting to get registrations in daily now!!!

Register Here:
http://northamericans.naf18.com/

Mike Hill