There are very few sailors in Europe racing the FX-1. Last European championships I'd say there were about 15 FX-1 compared to 150 Hobie 16. With the SCHRS ratings, the FX-1 is not very competitive in mixed fleets. If you wanna race single handed - go for the A. If you want a tough boat, the FX-1 suits you better. If you wanna use the 1-up or 2-up versatility, check F16.