Starboard's Formula One Design looks cool, and I think it could work.
Although I agree with Jeff that the boom might be the weak link. I
used to use a Chinook aluminum boom for my 10.6 formula sail and it
worked ok, but not great. The FOD sails have a recessed clew, though,
so that may lessen the problem.
It makes good sense to me to use a popular, proven board and racing
format for the Olympics. Basically anything but hybrid, which never
became a popular racing class outside of Olympic competition.
It's a tough call between formula and longboard, because you've got
the most exciting performance with the former, but guaranteed
competition (even in very light winds) with the latter. Of course, 6
knots isn't too hard to come by in most places that would host a
sailing regatta, at least not over the course of a few days. I think
total skunkings would be rare.
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