You gotta watch out for the old ones. When I was racing my 14T I raced against this wiry old guy named Val DeKreek who was a former National Champion. SUPER nice guy, always helpful with tips, etc. He would round A and head straight to C mark, dead downwind, laying down on his tramp with his head at the rear cross bar. No clue how he could see. Looked slow but he would beat you to C every time!
I miss the game. Hobie racing brought me so much joy for many years. Just you and the wind.