How did you get started in distance racing? How did you prepare for your first race?



I've had my fair share of round the mark races, they bore me and I've never been all that great at them. From what I read, it seems that distance races are more to my suiting. (They may not be, thats why I'm asking you guys)



I've learned to sail on the chesapeake bay, and now reside in central NC where a "distance" race could be considered scooting across jordan lake. What do you all suggest I do to start preparing to enter some of these races?