I agree with Ding, it mostly depends on the boat being used (think of years when the H16 is provided).

I partially agree with Mark. I do think that the mixed-Olympic-thing will lead to a few additional mixed teams potentially submitting petitions (if they haven't already won a qualifier), as they will need these types of events for training and to put on the resume for the Big O. But, I don't think the boat would matter at all at that point (they will need the event regardless of the platform).

Mike

EDIT: Back on topic for this year... If it blows like stink, I'd expect to see Mark Modderman do well.