They did well in Plymouth too, if memory serves... But then again I think everyone was trying to get dialed in on those boats. It really almost looked like one of our regional regattas with all the bumper-boats and flips at that England regatta.

I did like the Venice course due to its proximity to the spectators/fleet, but I don't think you could do that same course if the wind was up for fear of damage/injury...

Still, where do you see boats going 2x windspeed right along the seawall... pretty sweet even if conditions were light...