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Home Sweet Home

Posted 2 months, 25 days ago

Home Sweet Home
We have made it back to Valencia! The trip home was the longest leg of all totaling 22 hours straight through from Split to Valencia. Due to the Truckers strike and the fact the Spain is almost out of Petrol we decided to drive straight through. So that left the total amount of driving for the trip at 62 hours which took us through 14 Countries.Eastern Hemisphere Regatta. Very sorry for the lack of reports but it was a matter of 1 technical problem after another for me. Split is a very beautiful place and it was a shame that it didn't provide great conditions for the scheduled racing but for the days we had there training for me personally it would have to be one of my favourites! Warm, very blue water, strong sea breeze in the afternoon coupled with a nice little sea state, but the wind gods did not play for the scheduled racing and it was completely random, even the locals had their hands in the Air.From a result point of view it was not a strong finish for us. There were moments of strength and speed but we failed to execute to the level necessary. On one hand preparing for China and on the other Racing to place well at the regatta was a hard balance to strike. Lacked a little luck as the race in 5knts that we lead by a minute at the top mark was called off half way down the run, but maybe just as good to get those situations out of our system now!?Was great to spend an an extended period with our Coach Rod Davis, he did a great job and l think we have formed a very strong team for the Games.From here we spend 3 weeks in Valencia finishing the final touches to the boat, and hitting the gym/ bike to stay in shape for the times ahead. Great to be home, the weather has been awesome and starting to get excited about our practice session in China from the 1st - 10th of July!!!Look forward to posting more now that I'm recovered from my technical issues. haha. Full Story »

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