Lip Hang's learning at RSYC Malaysia

Decided to pen this short passage to share my learning experience at Selangor Youth Championship with the entire sail team.

Well for those who were there with me, thanks for putting up with my frustration and sulking day in day out. For those cheering us on in Singapore, appreciated =)

Anyway, I learnt many important lessons during these 4 days at RSYC Port Klang. One can never be too prepared for a regatta, as much as I thought I was prepared for it, I was proven wrong each time we were out racing in the waters. (you can ask renfred, he can vouch for that) And of course, I would like to urge everyone in the club to share the same mindset when we prepare and brace ourselves for the next regatta. (coincidentally RSYC regatta too)

1. Play hard, train even harder. Cause when it comes to racing, there is no more opportunities for you to learn new things. If you find yourself learning new stuff while racing, hmm.... I reckon you won't get good results from the race.

2. Wear your Small shoe and Big shoe. This is something real interesting that Andrew shared with us at the regatta.

What's your small shoe? That is your primary role on the boat, that 'thing' that you are so good at and no one will need to help you with it. The shoe is so freaking small that there's not even enough space for your little pinky. (not exactly funny..)
Eg. if you are the trimmer, you must be so clear that no one will need to help you with sheeting the jib sheet, look for the winch handle, tidy your jib sheets, and best yet, the bowsman won't have to help you skirt the jib!

What's the big shoe then? Its when you can find time to help others with their roles on the boat when you are done with yours.

Well of course, this can only come with much training, so that the team can work together and everything moves on the boat like clock work. (with great precision and efficiency)

Anyways, hope you didn't doze off while reading my two cents worth of contribution.

Lets train hard and cream some A$$ at RSYC Singapore!