470 is in just about the same boat as Stars, as far as I can tell. Seems like no one sails them unless they're thinking about the Olympics.

I personally don't see the Olympics as the pinnacle of the sport. Like it or not, that gig goes to AC (although the people who think they are "true match racers" don't actually recognize the cat cups).

My proof? An Olympic medal is essentially considered a pre-requisite to get a spot aboard an AC boat. The inverse is not true.

Mike