Purchased my first (RC) boat tonight... Been racing in the league for a few weeks now on borrowed boats. Psyched for my 'first' race tomorrow. I bought it used off a friend who stopped sailing. Took it out to the local pond and was not happy. Brought it home, and with my dad's help (who has gotten me into this), completely re-rigged the boat, looks like it should really accelerate out of the tacks better now.
Tomorrows race should have about 16-20 boats in it. Should be a good test of the boat.
Not my boat, but gives you an idea of the type:
http://www.soling1m.com/Soling1m.php