Hey Mary did you our any of those other national champs send in a petition with there sailing resume that wanted to go to the Alter Cup. The Alter Cup does not come to you unless you won an area regatta. It cost a lot to go and not every one wants to do the regatta or can because of time off work.

I think John has done a great job keeping this going at a top level. He has worked hard on this for many years to give us what we asked for. I think John is steping down after 2006 so the seat is open.