The first few events will be fun to watch when it starts to get over 20 knots. I know I don't want to be the first to the top mark in those races. I still think the best guys will win because Tornado sailing still requires a complete package, not just a specialist in one or two areas. You have to have fine steering skills in both smooth and rough water, combined with an in-sync crew who can still work the mainsail with both arms upwind. Both also need to be technically minded because the class does have some scope for materials experimentation-such as sailcloths, depths and draft, and with blocks and ropes combined with spreader and mast rake.
Tactics also play a big part.
Many don't think so, but we remind people that you must pick the correct course tactically. Otherwise, you're going extremely fast the wrong way. It's believed that the announcement will relate to a change in the race's ownership, and possibly a new European starting port for the 2002 race. The Around Alone, formerly the BOC, is held every four years. Sailing World's Grand Prix Sailor is published every Monday and Thursday.