I'm not sure where you are located, but there is going to be an excellent opportunity for new sailors/racers to work on their racing skills on July 27th and 28th in Northern California. Hobie Div. III and Fleet 2 are sponsoring a regatta at Buck's Lake and it is solely for new racers. Veteran skippers are encouraged to act as crew and help the new racers with the starting sequence, marks, rules, etc. Let me know if you need more details.
Tim Dry
http://www.catamaranracing.orgdry@source.net 
