We had a difficult on the water today. Only one race was held in very light conditions. Current played a role on both upwinds and were the opposite of what we have seen on training yesterday. The sailors who figured out a large right shift in the last two races also benefited.
None of the sailors starts were optimal, and in these conditions with this level of competetion a poor start costs dearly.
Sam, Georgia and Maia ended up around 40 in their races. Ragna finished closer to 50. We will forget this day as soon as possible, and start a new day tomorrow!
All sailors are in good spirits and pretty determined for tomorrow.
Have a look at the races online - quite fun to watch !
MONDAY RACES
Race 1 Girls
http://spectator.sport-track.com/32225_1A_Girls_Whi_Blu
http://spectator.sport-track.com/32285_1B_Girls_Gr_Ye_
Race 1 Boys
http://spectator.sport-track.com/32205_1A_Boys_Whi_Blu
http://spectator.sport-track.com/32265_1B_Boys_gre_yel
It's always good to get that first race out of the way! Gives you a chance to size up the competition and also put those first day nerves behind you.
ReplyDeleteThe Champion-Chip website is great fun - I managed to watch the whole of Sam's first race and also a little of Ragna's. I think it is even more nerve-wracking than actually being there with the binoculars trained on the competitors!
Good luck to all the Aussie sailors tomorrow. Let's hope the conditions are a little more favourable.
Just to let you know, over in Queensland,with only one more day of racing left to go, Mark Spearman is currently coming second and Nia Jerwood is in third position!! Also Ian Campbell is checking the Optieuro Blog and wishes you all well in Slovenia.