I think the Alter Cup is really doing it right. They are putting the best sailors in the country up against eachother on one-design cats. I've been to the Alter Cup 3 times and every event has been top notch. They haven't been afraid to change to make the event better through the years. This event has been the shining star in cat sailing for years. I only hope that it can continue at such a high level.

The Alter Cup has been able to attract the best cat sailors in the country for the past several years. I think that speaks volumes for the event. As an Area Represenative my job is getting easier as more clubs vie for the priviledge of holding a qualifing event.

One of the confusing points that has been brought up on this board is the fact that some sailors qualify in multiple events. Most of the sailors sail different boats throughout the year so it's hard to pin down how the sailor might have qualified.

Mike Hill
www.stlouiscats.com