Hi Wouter,
All I am saying is was not the most accurate test. But can be used as a bit of a guied. I have seen the Blade and I can tell you that they have built a very stiff platform.
They are still working on hull shape to improve its performance through waves and still have some work in rig development to do. I wouldn't say it is the fastest F-18 out there but as proven at the nationals, it is not that far of the pace. With further development...... may be able to give some of the other manufactures a bit of a run.
Best of luck to the guys.