Since the race results do not show it, I would just like to point out that in the right conditions, a F16 can hold it's own with the Nacra 6.0 and Hobie 20. During the first 14.5 of 41 miles on a close reach with 14-17 knot winds, we were able to pass the Hobie 20 from behind and leeward being an eighth mile directly ahead at the Featherbank channel. Additionally, we were making ground from behind and leeward on the Nacra 6.0s getting within a hundred yards directly behind at the same channel. After that everyone went different routes with ours being the slowest.

Anyway, I was impressed that a 16 footer moved as well. Up to the channel, the GPS was showing speeds in the 12-13.5 knot range. At some point in the race the GPS recorded a max speed of 17 knots. It's not 20 knots, but with the wind conditions, I think it's pretty good.