There is no "targeting" of multihulls specifically - they're targeting a weak event. The lack of class organization contributed to the Olympic decision and the lack of participation is what will result in the loss of the multihull championships. Only one or two areas out of 10 are doing well, with another one or two just getting by. It looks from the outside like a product that nobody wants to buy.
Yes... it's bottom up and leadership by the OD class organization in promoting participation is the key here.
The leaders of the OD classes at the national and regional level have to make a decision on the Alter Cup. IS this Alter cup ladder championship valuable for their class to compete in or not.
In JW's terms... Is this a product you are willing to buy?
If yes,
They ask their sailors in various regions to get behind the qualifier regatta, and feature the event in their regional schedule, show up and race... the events could take off.
If the Alter thing is not in their class interest they can announce that it's up to each individual sailors to support it and just publish the dates on their class schedules. The status quot that we have now.
As brucat said.. no interest in qualifiers.. no need for a championship
So.. if you care... ask your class pres where they stand and will they lead and get their regional chairs on board?
Bob Hodges, (A class Pres)
Dave Ingram (F18 Class Chairmen)
Chris Wessels (Hobie classes pres)
Christina Perrin (Shark Class Pres)
Eric Rasmussen (Isotope Class 2008 champion)
??? Nacra 20 (Not sure who's in charge)
Bob Curry (Nacra F17 Class Pres)
Kirt Simmons, (F16 class Pres)
Any other class still organized?
