The US Sailing Area C Alter Qualifier is shaping up as a real interclass championship among the fleets in our region.

The Hobie 17 2007 North American Champion, Dan Ward will be challenged by Glen Ross and Ian McAlister (3rd ) in the 2007 Hobie 18, North Americans. The talent rich Hobie 16 Class will be represented by three of the top ten ranked Div 11 sailors (read that as national) led by Ken Hilk and Jim Glanden. The A class will be capably represented by Chris Brown, who is quickly figuring out the A class this year after his 2nd last weekend in the 15 boat field at West River Sailing Club. When Chris gets the down wind sorted out like he had with his NA championship campaign on the Nacra 5.8, he will be tough to beat! Haven’t heard if Matt Keenan, from Sandy Hook and a previous winner of the Area C qualifier will be there to take on John Mcloughlin in the battle of men with three arms fleet! John has been cleaning up with his Blade F16 single handed in the WRCRA fleet.

It’s my belief that the Alter qualifier is a great opportunity to compete on the water against the great sailors in all of the other classes we see on the water every weekend. Representing the Division/Region in the US Sailing championship is great bonus to a fun weekend of racing in St Michaels.

The pre registration deadline is Thursday... I need to let the kitchen know about food a bit earlier so please commit sooner rather then later. TIA

Mark Schneider
Regatta Chair