John, I looked into it because I will be in Athens.... And I believe that we as multihull sailors should still pursue the correct solution for sailing, not the PC solution to satisfy the old guard...

And for sure the public will see the difference between a 16ft class and a 20ft class!! The 16ft mixed class will consist of 2 very small people (max crew weight of 120kg) so I expect pygmies and anorexics to do well.... And the public will see that!!! besides whatever the public sees, its important to do the right thing for sailing, and for sure a class of midgets is not in the best interest of our sport.

So if there is opposition to a 20ft boat (unfounded based on recent mixed crew performances in 20ft boats) then we will have an 18ft boat selected.... pure genius! and total screwup for the F18 class. Thanks ISAF...