hmm, looks like things getting nasty. I think it was very wise of the people to stay ashore. We were out in a nacra 5.5 who's worth $3000. I do not think I would have went out on a $15000 + F18 or Tornado. Halfway trough the race we had to give up due to the fact that the portside hull was breaking...... Now I'm just unhappy, I would have gone grazy if this has happend to a more expensive boat.. BTW dear Wouter, were you at texel and did you start & fininsh