Wout, I was first over the line for all but one race. I can't help that the boat has a [noodle] up rating. Granted it does perform exceptionally well in light wind, the rating is extremely hard to beat in most conditions. Take a look at who came in 3rd that race: Nigel Pitt. Sailor for sailor, Nigel is a much better sailor on any given boat. Therefore, how did the others beat him?
... the rating.

I also remember a certain Dutch intarweb know-it-all that didn't show up even for Texel (his backyard), and doesn't have the time on the water to account for any smack talk.