Why does a super maxi go faster then a smaller boat? eg sydney to hobart

Devo

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race, sail area? explain....? I know it has to do with sail area, but isn't the sail proportional to the weight/size of each yacht. Therefore they should all the equal in speed depending on the wind speed and the agressive tack?
 
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