In preparation for the Hobie 14 North American Championships in Clear Lake, IA (in which I placed 25th out of 34), I had the opportunity to sail in the Commodore's Cup at Lake Perry, KS. This was a PHRF regatta with seven starts (classes) and 42 boats competing. I was in the multihull class (which they decided to start last) with three Hobie 18s (two single-handed) and one Hobie 20. I was on the 14 and had no idea where I was placing in races. After the 3 races on Saturday and 2 on Sunday I ended up being the first multihull winner of the Commodore's Cup.
It may have been luck, it may have been that I didn't do as well at the NAs the next weekend, it may have just been due to the handicap vs. one-design regatta.
After the Wave and the Bravo, the Hobie 14 has the highest handicap in the PHRF index for active multihulls. link is
http://www.ussailing.org/portsmouth/tables08/tables08mh.asp
I was curious to see what history this may bring up (Alter Cup qualifiers, big handicap races) and what other racers' opinions are towards having a 14, Wave, or Bravo win a regatta where there wasn't any of the same type boat racing.