I kind of agree with that, but, this is the top closed course racing event in the world so it should be run using the most technologically advanced equipment in the world. Kinda like the difference between sprint car racing and F1. These boats are not graceful like the IACC or 12 Meter hulls, but man do they make sailboat racing fun to watch. The same course awareness, tactics, and rules apply but at a 4X pace.
Hey man, I grew up going to Ascot Raceway in Gardena, Calif with my dad to watch Sprints.
Fun to watch em roll and keep on going.