Mark
Let me put it simply. You are way off base on all points.
Take it form someone who has been to every Grade One regatta on the planet. This has become one of the best. Hard times come with the territory and the good sailors know it they suck it up and get down to business. If you think 13 miles to the race course in a Tornado is hard then boy do I have some stories for you.
This is Olympic sailing not patty cake weekend warrior stuff.
Bob