Sorry to let you all know that the decision have already been made: http://www.rio2016.com/en/the-games/sports/olympic/sailing


Lift of the spi.. Not a very large component of the forces generated by the spi I think. Relative relocation of center of effort from sailplan resulting in improved utilization of bouyancy is more likely the answer in my opinion.

But when it comes to selection of the H16, which is probably the likely outcome once the political game is ended, I think that would not be a step forward in development of multihull sailing.

Best choice at this time would be the N17. Little risk to other classes and a platform suitable for mixed sailing. Photogenic, high performance probably and one design..

I do hate the fact that campaign cost probably will explode with any selection except for the T.