Hi John



I suggested that perhaps the qualifiers could be restricted to one of 4 classes of boats as a step towards increasing turnout in areas with a strong one design constituency. Since the calender is full and/or racers have limited time and money the idea is to make the Alter qualifier appealing. Forcing people to choose between their one design class and the open Alter Class does not work.



For instance if the Alter boat is a Hobie 16 then at the usual Hobie regatta which is also the Alter qualifier, the Hobie 16 one design class could be broadend to include those level rated boats P16, N5.0's etc... score them on portmouth and designate the winner. If you sail a different sized boat... your turn will come around in a year or so.



This solution works in regions where one design fleets are active.... If the area is primarily racing on Portsmouth, I agree with you that this solution would limit participation.



I am not convinced that this solution is worthwhile either.



Take Care

Mark