First I think what became clear is those who were dominant in the Class were those who dominated the regatta. Here are the top 10 sailors and platforms.
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1-Glenn Ashby – Geltek Flyer II – Fiberfoam mast – Ashby sail
2-Lars Guck – A3 – Fiberfoam mast – Glaser sail
3-Pete Melvin – A3 – Hall mast – Glaser sail
4-Luc Dubois – Scheurer – Fiberfoam – Ashby
5-Mitch Booth – Vectorworks XJ – Hall – Glaser
6-Charlie Ogeltree – Vectorworks XJ – Hall – Glaser
7-Scott Anderson – Geltek Flyer II – Fiberfoam – Ashby
8-Murray Philpott – Geltek Flyer II – Fiberfoam – Ashby
9-Andrew Landenberger – Marstrom M5 – Marstrom – Landenberger
10-Eugenio Calabria – Eigner Flyer II – Fiberfoam – Ullman (Italy)


There is nothing radical about the equipment above. It is all standard and available and certainly proves that the best sailors who were prepared and practiced won. The wing sail was a very courageous effort by Ben Hall and it will not be the last time we see it. It was very average upwind but appeared to be very good downwind especially in light to medium winds. I think Ben’s results will only get better as he spends more time with the rig. It will probably come down to a cost-benefit analysis as to whether more sailors go in this direction. Questions about durability and ease of rigging and storage will certainly be factors. One thing is for certain though, the wing and Ben’s platform won the COOLEST BOAT award hands down. by Bob Hodges [quote]