Cheaper than buying a seat on a spectator boat.

And MUCH better view!

Mike

Clearly you have all the money you need, wonderful.

Can you identify a single competition in sport that holds a championship with a seperate party competition?

I think this is a ridiculous idea... but I would love to know of a sport and event that runs such a thing.

You don't need a formal B fleet. Everyone is welcome, just get a boat and show up. If we get 100 boats, there would probably need to be a split fleet. Even without that, the cream rises to the top and by Day 2, it's obvious which of us are just there for the party...

Mike

Yeah, but I wouldn't want to be that twerp who flips at the line in front of the rock stars...

Is it just me, or the more rock stars there are in the que, the earlier everyone creeps up to the line at the prep flag?

Which leaves the hot-shots hunting each other through a veritable parking lot of boats all flogging and bobbing up the line...

To do so it should provide a venue for the best racers who care to compete while providing a celebratory atmosphere for the rest of us.

Sounds strangely like The Madcatter!!!! (Shameless Plug"

Spring Fever has that feel too!

Well, if you're showcasing your boat, your fleet and you want the rest of the sailing world to know, why give up a proven formula?

I say if any class is hosting the Alter Cup they should be given as much latitude as possible to put their boat in the best possible light.

Don't they all have that feel? It's just some are better at executing it than others.

Great idea, I have already volunteered.
Caleb

what is a jumper?

The Coast Guard refers to them as Rescue Swimmers. At a cat regatta, their job is to get off of the rescue boat and assist a distressed boat as needed. Duties may include righting a boat, sailing it, etc. Worst case, you may be cutting someone out from under a tramp or out of rigging. Knowledge of cats, first aid and CPR are essential.

Sounds like this should be an important element of our MHRC safety guidelines...

Mike

Rescue jumper in action (at the same venue)

Photo by Ellie Martin
Jumper: Brett Peterson

thats kinda what i thought..

Thanks

nice pic. almost looks like the "jumper" is going to get impaled by the rudder...

I'm not sure why that's a situation that a jumper is needed (unless there is someone trapped under the trampoline...which doesn't appear to be the case here).

he was bringing rum?

That's an award-worthy shot. Maybe we should come up with some fun awards for the US MHRC.

Mike

He is not a jumper - Red Bull gives you wings.

kinda looks like Jesus there walking over to the boat...