It's the mast top bending to lee. I have the same effect on my F16 and even saw it on skiffs like the 49-er when the gust hit the top of the mast. This bending off makes the leech extremely loose in the upper part and it wobbles as a result. They are depowering these boats likely nobodies business at 2.5 mtr width and 10 mtr mast featuring 20 sq. mtr. mains I'm not surprised. Like I said I've seen it on my 2.5 mtr wide and 8.5 mtr by 15 sq. mtr. boat as well in high force 5's

Wouter


Wouter Hijink
Formula 16 NED 243 (one-off; homebuild)
The Netherlands