Every OD cat class is looking for a sponsor for their NA's..

My hunch is that the qualifiers and championships have to be well supported by us sailors before we have a shot at sponsorship.

Here's a relevant question with regard to sponsorship..
In your Area.. What event do you want to direct the press to focus on.

For example... when the Tybee lands in your town... you want the local TV and press to give you some love.
A North Americans, with sailors from around the country... ditto.
Excluding those events...

How would you market the Area racing scene to media outlets.?

Where should the Area Qualifier fit in the strategy?