Long distance offshore racing is really on the up over here:
Round Ireland Race - 2010
Cowes - Torquay - Cowes and World Endurance Cup - 2010
Round Britain - 2011 (as per 2008 event)
Round Britian - 2012 (right round the top)
A lot of teams getting ready and many new boats or old boats being bought. Would be great to see some US (and other countries) teams race over here.