Granted, I'm a very fit person, but I just don't find sail trimming around cans anywhere near as physically demanding people here seem to make it out to be. Weight on the other hand, is a big factor in both results and participation/maintaining interest.

As for 'ridiculous', I think there is potential for that happening, and if it does, IOC will backlash.. but it may be solvable, and therefore, maybe nipping that problem in the bud would be a good thing...