I'm the French one... I can't write English fluently but will try to make efforts. I agree with Gato dealing with the necessity to promote the F12 class in Europe. The simplicity of the DS is for the Tornado what the Optimist is for the Star or Flying Dutchman. And all the boys and girls I meet on beaches who are practicing the Optimist want to try the multihulls (the adults boat !?!). We want multihulls back to the Olympics ? The we have to promote multihulls for childs now...