Saturday 25 May 2013

Silver at the Delta Lloyd regatta in Holland. Came second in the medal race to lose to first on count back. Thanks to everyone for the support throughout the regatta and I am looking forward to catching up with everyone in a few days when I arrive back in Perth

Friday 24 May 2013

Today was the last day of the finals series and it was my last chance to keep my top 6 position to make it in to the medal race tomorrow. We had a range from 5-35 knots today with some big shifts on the course. I finished the day with a 6th an 8th and a 2nd to put myself in 3rd position going in to the medal race tomorrow. The way the system works now is that the placing you are in is what points you carry in to the race. Meaning that it is possible for anyone to win.

Thursday 23 May 2013

Yesterday we didn't get out on the water until 4 and started the first race of the day at 5. It was to windy to leave shore so we had to wait for it to drop. Both races were run in 20-25 knots in some shifty conditions. In the first race I came from behind to take my first win of the regatta. The second race I got unlucky with the shifts and finished 9th. Today we had anything from 5-25 knots with up to 90 degree shifts. One of the coldest days I have ever experienced. Finished the day with a 5, 22, 15. Still coming 5th overall with one more day of racing left before the medal race.

Tuesday 21 May 2013

The first day of racing in the Delta Lloyd regatta brought some shifty 8-12 knots. I was enjoying the tricky conditions today and finished up with a 4th, 7th and 2nd. This is a solid start to the regatta and I am looking forward to consolidating tomorrow in a bit more breeze.

Sunday 19 May 2013

Another great training session today. We had a different wind which looks similar to what we will have for the regatta. The shifty and moderate breeze is suiting my style well and I am feeling very confident. The boat is all registered and measured. I will have a day off tomorrow to get fully prepared before racing starts on the  21st.

Saturday 18 May 2013

My first day of training in Medemblik Holland brought some cold shifty 10-15 knot breeze. I had a great session and my confidence is feeling great with only 3 days of training left until the regatta starts. 2 more days of on water training and then a day of to get ready for the first race on the next day.

Saturday 11 May 2013

Finished the olympic week in Garda in 12th. Very shifty conditions today and got quite unlucky in the first 2 races of the day. Now for a couple of days of windsurfing and riding before heading to Medemblik in Holland.

Friday 10 May 2013

No racing today due to no wind. Spent the day sitting in the rain waiting. The great gym session made up for it though. Early start tomorrow with a lot of racing to be had.

Thursday 9 May 2013

I had a solid day to finish off the qualifying series in 11th after getting a 2, 16, 6. Looking forward to finals over the next 2 days

Wednesday 8 May 2013

First day of the Eurosaf event in Garda today. Ended the very tricky conditions with an 8, 5, 30. Definitely felt out of sorts for a little bit after not being in the boat for a couple of weeks. Just one more day tomorrow to qualify in the top 25.