Gusting to 29 and they went out to practice? Practice what, bleeding? And they fipped...geez, did not see that coming...
WTF? These are professional sailors, going after a major international trophy. Did you read Barkers quote? You could turn the boats over in 15 knots too, but the fact they are out in the breeze is laudable.
Not everyones balls are as small as yours, and their boats are probably much more capable too.
Back off on the BS criticism and accept that at least some people push the limits.