That's from someone on the Athlete's Council... this is coming from the 470 contingient which is solidly not in favor of getting a 'mixed' designation - interesting to note that it is led by older men. The women on the AC are NOT in lock-step.

Discussion of mixed in the Multihull meeting yesterday was much more positive. While mixed is certainly seen as a compromise, and we're still much more supportive of a men's and a women's event, the majority feel that by achieving mixed for 2016 we address the criticism against a women's event for the future; namely that there are few women skippers. Once a mixed multihull is in the Games, we are likely to predominantly see the men on the front of the boat.