Day after Optisprings
Got back at about 2am. Quite tired but had a lovely long lie in. Had a morning stretch out after the two weeks I have been away. Really...
Optisprings, Port Zelande - Day 2
Four races planned today. Wind was about 15 kts, forecast to build to low 20s at the end of the day. Got a 10, 2, 6 and a 7. Happy with...
Optisprings, Port Zelande - Day 1
First day of racing here in Port Zelande. Wind was up. Went down pretty early to rig up and register. Orange flight colour today. There...
Day 2 of Training at Port Zelande
Went down to the yacht club to rig boat. Surprisingly, there was hardly any wind. So, we had breaky, briefing and decided that we should...
Day 1 of Training at Port Zelande
Light winds. Went down to rig quite early and there was no wind at all. Came back for a briefing and breakfast. By midday, the wind...
Rotterdam Market - Day 9
Today Anneka wanted to show us the Rotterdam market. It was amazing and huge. Packed with shouting men at their stands- fruit and veg,...
Rotterdam Sightseeing - Day 8
Today I had my first lie in in about a week although we had to rush out of the static home before 10 am. Went to Rotterdam to stay with...
Magic Marine Easter Regatta, Braassemermeer - Day 4
The final day of racing in my last ever Optimist Easter Regatta on Braassemermeer Lake. Race Committee only managed to get one race in...
Magic Marine Easter Regatta, Braassemermeer - Day 3
Were afloat for 8 hours today!! Sailed 3 races today. We did one in about 2 kts from the NE, placed 17th, then waited ages before doing...
Magic Marine Easter Regatta, Braassemermeer - Day 2
Potentially the last day of flights, before the fleet is split into Gold, Silver and Bronze. 2 races in 5-11 knots - it was quite light...
Magic marine Easter Regatta, Braassemermeer - Day 1
Kicked off with a Team GB briefing which will now happen each morning of the event before hitting the water and a debrief ach day after...
Day 2 of Training at Braassemermeer
Big bowl of porridge and scrambled egg for breakfast. Still a pretty breezy day with gusts reaching up to 20-25 kts. Was a great day on...
Day 1 of Training at Braassemermeer
Very windy day!! We had over 30 knot gusts! Pretty crazy weather! Only 3 of the whole team went out. It was fun but we only went out for...
