The argument from this particular helmsman (no names, but we are still watching you!) that a low trapezing position would increase boat speed, only shows how little value these ruthless helmsmen put into the well-being of their crews.
The International Trapeze Workers Union (ITWU) had for years advocated for a so called "fee swing" trapeze position. That is when the crew can enter the dinghy without having to pull himself upwards to prevent him from bumping into the gunwhale (who give´s a damn about boat speed when it comes to personal comfort?).
Not until recent years do the parties seem to have come to some sort of understanding and today 2-3 purchase part block systems seems to be the order of the day as standard equipment on all trapeze wires of a 505.