IMHO the major reason why the winner is a Hobie/Cap/Infusion these days is the sailors ability and maybe 10 - 15% the boats being suited to the particular conditions of the day.
I agree, it is too easy to confuse sailors' abilities with boats' abilities.
Would have been great if Micha and Carrie would have sailed an older Nacra at the NAs, because they would have still dominated the event. Technology is no replacement for talent.
I picked my new boat based on personal preferences and quality of workmanship. After getting a taste of sailing the Tornado I wanted a boat with great 'feel' to it.
