So let's all remember a few things as folks bash Fossett and Playstation:

Playstation was the first of the new G-Class boats to hit the water. Like the previous large cats that it impressively outclassed, it was also outclassed by the newer designs. It had its problems to deal with right away (needing more waterline, etc.). Doesn't make its accomplished any less. It's an awesome boat that still has some legs. All newer stuff builds on lessons from previous, so we should thank all those (even Team Philips) for giving it a go with some really cool machines, and putting it out there for all to see so that we can do better next time. If even the other boats for the Race had not been an improvement I would have been dissapointed.

As for Fossett, so many people like to bash him. For some it seems that the reason is simply because he is American. For others it is because he is rich. Get over it, the man has shown he has chops in a lot of different arenas, sailing being one of them. Lots of people with money have achieved far less with more talk and bravado.

That having been said, the video shows that going for a long ride on one of these beasts is an endurance test that few of us can imagine. It would be interesting to see video of the newer G-Class cats in similar conditions to see if the ride is improved from hull shape improvements. I hope so, but I'd still go for a ride on Playstation/Cheyenne, especially if Fossett was at the helm...