I would not be so quick to jugde Paul Elvstrøm. Remember that he helmed from the trapeze and ran the mainsheet while Trine (now married with Gøran Marstrøm) trimmed the jib. He was not a youth anymore either. I think an european championship and a fourth at the olympics is a splendid result and proof of both a succesful crossover and deep knowlegde of how to sail a cat.

Was Paul sailing Tornados as late as the 84 games?