Simon,
Basics maybe yes, but as already said, the mast is too long for example.
Rolf,
At Carnac Kathleen and I took a Voiles et Voiliers reporter on the Blade and they made an interview about it.
Comparing F16 models and comparing the Blade to a Spitfire and the Bimare X-16.
You can read all about on our blog:
http://bladef16.blogspot.com/Please do not distribute these pages. I haven't distributed it before not to infringe the copyright, but I guess a little advertising doesn't hurt.
Start learning French guys!