The countdown to the London 2012 Games has very much begun, Skandia sail for gold is set to be one of the biggest events in the Olympic calendar. This event was my first time racing a 49er, infact the day before the event started was the first time i sailed alongside another 49er, the event was therefore very much a big "learning" event for me and Simon. The racing was great fun, short courses with 30+ boats on the start line saw spectacular crash and burn close tactical racing. The highlight for ourselves was our steady improvement throughout the week as i learnt to sail the boat (having spent just 10 days in a 49er), and we learnt to race together, culminating in a great 4th place in the final race.
Plenty of work to be done, but a very encouraging start!
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