I have a lot of respect for Wouter because of all the work he has done for the F16 Class and the help he has given to beginners, who may never sail F16. He is always there trying to help. Sometimes I shrink away when he makes his blunt statements ( Sorry for talking about you like this Wouter).
As an amateur sailor, I have to respect Macca for his ability to sail well and win races, but, correct me if I am wrong, I haven't seen too many posts where Macca has rushed in to advise and help other sailors. So, Wouter gets my vote - Now I will go back to my corner and stay quiet for the next few months <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Here is a long PS. The Nacra seems like a nice cat, and may in fact be a faster boat than the Spitfire, but, The UK and French Spitfire sailors are some of the best cat sailors around. Many of the top F18 sailors are ex Spitfire sailors.
And in the end we are all Cat Sailors <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

PPS. Nice post Eric - Always very level headed !