I would take any multihull... I just think the MIXED idea is terrible. Open or Mens or Womens would be better. I get the politics... Hell, make it OPEN and pick a 16 footer... I bet you would even get some all women teams competing.
Devon asked... WHY is mixed good for the sport of Cat Racing.... Somebody should offer at least a fig leaf of explanation...
Or, come out and say, it's the best we could get...
Mixed Doubles belongs at the country club.... not the Olympics. I just don't see it...and I have a suspicion that IOC won't like the deal either.