I was just about to post this as well... makes you really wonder why Neil Pryde dropped his sponsorship. If anything he seems to be sailing better then ever before. Just look at that double forward at 1:21. There is barely a ramp.
I reckon its the best thing that has happened to Ricardo, he now has a goal, and that is to win a comp and rub it in NP's face! He will now be highly motivated to excel...Go Ricardo!