I have looked closely at 2-3 of the DK's that were at Bristol around the NA's last year. They were extremely well built as well as showing the level of thought and development that goes into the A-Class. i am one of the newbies in the class and I have truly been amazed as well as suprised by the different thoughts that are out there concern this class. The DK-17 being a boat designed for sailors above the 90kg range and allow them to be competitive. I think right now the new Hall/Cogan design with its rigid wing and the new Lindahl/Roake LR2 are at the forefront of the development side of this equation. Cannot wait to see how both develop. Hats off to both project and the minds & efforts behind both showing that they had the beliefs and "balls" to put their money where their mouths are.