If racing is about being the fastest would you sign up for a race that had your boat at a disadvantage. Lets say over time, it had been determined that a crew weight of 160lbs made your type of boat fly and all the races were won with 2 14yr olds on it. Wouldnt you want some sort of equalizer? Say minimum weight so everybody has a chance.
Thats why I say racing is rarely about who is fastest. We have to make adjustments to the rules, equipment ect. to make it "fair". This is where the griping starts.
Doug, As a windsurfer, I can tell you the Hobies point so much better than windsurf gear. Boats arent as fast but they go uphill much better.
One reason that I like my lake is that is primarily a N/S wind with long 5 mile E/W reaches. I can point but really do like blasting. Same with the windsurfer.
