Mark,

I assume you were crewing?

I sailed (helmed) a Tornado for a weekend during the summer; I'd agree the sheet loads are higher and the boat tacks and gybes much more slowly.

I also found the T very satisfying to sail, and things do happen more slowly (which can be nice at times!!!!). There is also someone to talk to!!!!

The T appears to be a very solid paltform and tracks well, but this is no doubt a function of size and 60 more KG in the boat.

The boat is blisteringly quick upwind; and a fast down wind. Very stable and with a very refined rig.

I'd agree with Mark that the T would be the weapon of choice if I had a decent adult crew and wanted to sail 2 up.