You do not seem to know enough about what you want to do. It was a good idea to ask around in Internet groups but if you plan to do something outside your area of expertise, it is advisable to hire professional help. Your chances of success are directly related to the reliability, experience and quality of those involved.
A sailing event is a rather complicated act to put together. It is for this reason that most regattas are produced by clubs, fleets or associations, with plenty of infrastructure, employees, funding, experience and sailing contacts.
Marketing is important as well and spelling correctly is part of it.
If you want to do it right, hire a pro and associate your race with a club, fleet, etc. If you want to do it your way, be prepared to fail.
Sailors, sailing equipment and sailing events make a complex and difficult market, but you can still make a small fortune producing races, building boats, making sails, etc. - just start with a big fortune.
good feed back, yes all those you spoke of suggesting I involve, I do intend to involve. including the association and or associations. Each will do thier part when necessary, as necessary.
