Whether F16 or F18, I think Olympic selection would at the very least complicate the ongoing development of either class. I think putting some distance between the Olympic selection and any existing formula would be a smart move - like the Tornado has been to date. I haven't heard any compelling arguments as to why the T isn't still suitable, but a new one design could work as well.

I know there is a case for making the Olympic class something suitable for mass participation, with the Laser usually being rolled out as the example. But I think the fact that mass participation in cat sailing (to the extent we can call it that) has generally moved in the direction of Formula classes rather than SMOD makes it difficult to go in that direction.