Day 3
Yesterday was a very disappointing day for us.
It was the lightest day so far and we were on the tricky course A, the most inshore area. We failed to capitalise on our great starts and great speed. In race 1 we had a persistent 30 degree right shift from start time. We had a great start already on good starboard numbers so carried on waiting for the oscillation to go left which never came. The fleet was hugely spread out after the first beat so their was little opportunity to get anything back.
Race 2
Again a great start and we over thought everything rather than just keeping it simple.
As we are on schedule with our races, today we can spend our reserve day in the air conditioning and getting ready for tomorrow.
We are half way through the regatta and as many of you know that have followed our progress over the last few years we have come back from worse than this! Yesterday has happened and we can only look forward. We are 15 points from 3rd and have 4 fleet races and the medal race to turn things around. From personal experience we know we can do it and watching others at this venue over the past few years we know it is possible.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
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I am sorry to hear you account of the race. It pains me how the mindset of reading deep into a situation to gain the edge over the straightforward path can go amiss and leave one wishing for the simpler road. Yet that is a pain borne of hinsight and a result of the odds that are played when making a choice. I am confident that you will take it for what it is and be able to enjoy your day off.
I will keep my fingers crossed for favourable currents and a healthy wind, and I wish you peace of mind to tackle with clarity what lies ahead. We look forward to seeing one of your renown comebacks!
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