Well not quite,but close.The Top guys Sail a lot more in those conditions,against very top competition,much more often.
In fact there was a Week long training session in New Caledonia just prior to the Worlds.A lot of the top guys were at it and they had big winds all Week.
For most of the North American guys,this was there first time back on the boat since October.
How to get better,training sessions like the one they had in Caledonia.Bring in the top guys from North America and hire Colby as the Coach.Also have it in a place where there is big winds.Then send the top guys to Sail the Europeans, Australian and Brazilian
Not taking anything away from Jeff Alter,but when he is still the top guy from North America,time to start working on some young guys.