Switching to a fast boat......possible?

Jon is correct about stretching and strengthening the neck, I don’t think hanging off a trapeze would be much of a problem, but in overpowered windsurf conditions it does put huge additional strain on the neck, its very physical on the arms/shoulders. Worse, I find is lifting a huge wet rig out of the water when I land(bad for the back as well). The other big risk factor here is the liberal splattering of semi submersed carrier bags and large blocks or planks of wood. Hitting one of these with the fin when at 30k is rather hard on the neck, mast, sail and board, just not sure in what order.

I think the combination of a catapult a month ago and being caught out sailing way overpowered all contributed to the recent flare up or bad feeling I am getting again in my neck.

I tend to be a sailor who is very competitive and pushes the speed limits every time I sail.

The clubs here on the south side of the island have huge fleets of optimists and lasers(not my thing), with a few larger hulls, the NE of the island has a cat club, as well as lasers etc, but very few planing hulls on the island.

I think i can manage a fairly steep learning curve as I get lots of light wind conditions to practice in. Currents are strong though.

Is there so much difference between hiking out on a trapeze than hanging out on harness lines on say a technical raceboard controlling the lift and rail from a dagger board?

Thanks for all the comments and I will surf through the net to find more info on the craft you have all suggested.