But is it built well enough? A Tornado could and would last multiple campaigns, that's what is so great about the T. Sure you've got some cost up front, but you aren't junking a boat twice a year, (or once a year, whatever), and really its the cheapest in the long run. Maybe that matter's maybe it doesn't.

I definitely agree with Andrew about it has to be overpowered and exciting to watch, yet sailable even if it is more or less out of control.


(edit)- I never watched any of the C-Class videos until this past year's Little America's Cup. Those things are awesome to watch. To be honest, even as a catsailor, short of watching some crashes, or really gnarly conditions, this is pretty boring as a spectator. Probably more so if you have no idea what is really going on.