Phill,

I am sure that the boats will be more even than ever. The new one piece RIBA mast matches the bending characteristic of the Saarberg. Besides BIMARE is currently testing Goodall mains. Anyway there will be at least no 3 2002 BIMARE Javelin A from Italy at the 2002 Worlds (on sale after the Event at a reasonable price). According to my opinion the best helmsman will win. The only surprise may be Scott Anderson on the new Martin Fisher's boat (it is said that it is really a NEW diffent design): I hope to see it at the Javelin A and Javelin 2 Europeans in a couple of weeks