I can only speak for my personal experience. I have participated in the alter cup as a petition entry and I have won a spot which I didn't use. The A/B scheduling has made it difficult to attend. For the last couple years it seems to always get scheduled late and on top of two other regattas. I am not a chute boat sailor so with the current boats they are using for the alter cup it isn't a high priority for me to qualify. When a non chute boat is chosen I'll be more interested. Isn't it about time for an A cat to be chosen?

Cheers
Bill Jeffers