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I think that if you win a national championship you can send in a petition that you want to attend and you may get to attend by either a championship or petition. You just have to show interest in going. The best way would be to win a qualifier on your choice of boat. Not all sailors want to go unless it is in your town. The cost of time off work, airfare,hotel, food, entry fee can add up to a lot of money.
Hopefully John will post on here soon and answer all your questions.