I agree with Rick and Jake. Most of us do it for the "Challenge" of dealing with all the variables, and becoming 'good' at that takes time. I've known more than a few guys who bought boats, started racing, got their arses kicked, repeatedly, and got out.

They say things like, "But I spent a ton of money, I bought all the latest go fast stuff, why am I not winning races?"

Money helps, no doubt, but no amount of money spent is going to put you in the front row, at the right end of the starting line, ready to tack on the first shift. That takes experience, and you can't buy it, you have to go out and earn it. Some guys don't want to put in the time on the water to gain the experience. It's no accident that the guys who win the most, are also the guys who sail the most, regardless of the money they spend.