Darryl it's true I've never sailed against a sloop rigged 4.4m ( 14'5"+ ) A/Omega and I've heard they are fast, but I have regularly raced and beaten the Windrush 14 sloop nat. champ amongst other Windies, the best Maricat and Hobie supersloops, 14squ Nacras (@ their state titles), Mozzies, Geminis etc., and always uni-rigged and without spinnaker( I think I'll have to try one ). Originally the mast was shorter with a smaller sail (see pic) and it still was almost never beaten in 14ft fleets. Anyway, as you say it's all academic now and only the future is meaningful given F14.
Your new 4.3 AO sounds awesome, do you have any pics?
Yes I think F14 could be a good thing but I'm not holding my breath here in Oz.
Bern