How Best to Connect for Downwinders??

Regret to have missed the race from Sand Key this past Sunday. Although I must say it presented quite a site to see 30+ kiters go by as I rigged up for a session off St. Pete beach.

Would love to join in on down winders over the Winter months. I'm from Chicago and fly Peter Lynn kites and promise not to get in anyone's way. Am wondering if the Old Guard on the forum could give me some tips on how to hook up with the group when they are doing a down winder. I live in St. Petersburg with a flexible which allows me to go when the wind blows....

Best regards,
Tim