Why does it look like there is a LOT of running down the start line right before the starts? Is that correct...or is it the way it's tracking?
It was because there was a massive pin end bias to the starts. Race 7 nearly all boats started on port. If you watch race 8 a couple of boats can't even make the pin on starboard - they have to tack to get around it.
I can understand having a pin end bias to a start with 90 boats but not being able to make it around the pin reminds me of our club races......not a worlds.