At the risk of ratcheting this discussion up a notch, I'll throw in my two cents worth. I've read the comments about the lack of attention on the also-rans. For me, however, there's another issue. I can't help but wonder why so many who post to this forum can't seem to see beyond the boat. A look at all the number crunchers' analyses on the old forum would suggest that there are no people in the race, only I20 vs N60 vs F18HT. The sailors have simply been removed from the equation.

When I look at the list of participants, I see some familiar "rock star" names onboard the I20's and F18's. A hefty percentage of them have previous Worrell experience under their belt and have spent a good deal of time on the eastern Florida shoreline. That's gotta count for something. (It's not just that they have higher aspect ration sail plans and boards, or better planing hulls, blah, blah, blah.) Factor in their time on the water and well honed skills.

Just out of curiousity, what do you think the results would be if sailors brought their mix of craft to an event like the Tybee or the Worrell and then everyone switched boats?