There are several VRCS events in Florida each year where the Beachcomber would be an ideal choice for
Class 3 pattern. Spring Hill has one each spring and Dave Platt is now running one in the fall.

Bob Noll has campaigned a Beachcomber for years up north with good results. VRCS "pattern" though is very informal compared to AMA or even SPA events, still the model would get some use