I actually think it is time to put some of the A skippers on the F18 worlds entry listing.

Set them up for some nice cold perspective.

There is only one guy that has been succesful in both the A-cat and F18/Tornado class at the same time and that is Glenn Ashby. And many have seen him work harder for his wins in the F18 and Tornado classes then in the A-cat worlds he participated in. Point in case, he was 3rd in this years 160 boat F18 fleet at Carnac Eurocat 2009.

About Smyth I don't think there is much of an argument, but I'm not sure Matt Strubble will survive in the European catamaran fleets. Winning the North American nationals is an achivement, but it is not on a par with the European title in say the F18's or an Aussie title with Bundock, Booth, Brewin and Ashby on the starting line.

I also think that people are not giving JC enough credit. He came over last year and received his "perspective". He admitted so himself. But he has also been making steady improvements and is undoubtably a better sailor now then he was two years ago when he was already pretty dominant in the US scene.

Wouter