That's why I got into the F16 class, crew is optional, not required, for racing. With good crew there is no doubt I go faster than without, when it's blowing over about 10, but since good crew is hard to find, it's nice to have the -no crew- option. And if you are at a big regatta and your crew gets sick for a day or two, you can still race, like Greg Goodall at Worlds, right? It's all good.