It's the boat to beat at any regatta at which it participates. All the F14's, F16's, F18's, yada yada ad infinitum are trying to be as sophisticated but are simply VW's by comparison. ... doesn't need a kite.
I think you'll find that this is not really how things are on the actual race course.
The boats to beat are the F18's and it has been that way for several years now.
If a VW gets you across the finish line ahead of a Ferrari then I choose the VW !
Wouter