I used to do a lot of sailing as a kid and now that my kids fell head over heels in love with sailing last summer, I'm feeling a little left out. I've been borrowing a C14 from the club, keeping my kids company in their Sabots but I thought it might be fun to buy a boat and get back into racing. I just don't know what boats to consider. The C14's are rather slow but they're simple to sail and can accommodate all four of us for an afternoon sail or just me an one of my sons for a race. The other question I have is that I haven't seen much 14-ft racing activity around Long Beach, where we sail from. Are these classes primarily raced only in Marina del Rey and San Diego? Any thoughts about Lido 14's? I keep eyeing Lasers but that defeats the whole family idea. Any advice would be appeciated! Thanks!