Day 1
Apologies for the late posting people. I was on the Comm Boat the whole day yesterday, and we didnt have time to post Day 1's race then. Today, I was crewing on another Platu, so I can only post now.
Anyhow, here's what's supposed to be yesterday's post!
Day 1 Race 1,2,3,4
Today’s race consisted of four sausages, and in short, we didn’t do well for the races. Our starts were good, usually in the top five of the fleet, but somehow, we always lost out in the middle of the course. Boats overtook us on different tacks and we played a strategy wrongly to the far side of the course, thinking the winds there were better, but forgetting that the current changed and slowed our entry into the top mark.
We made a no-mistake race, but lost out on tactics to the more superior Thai Navy teams, Thai National Teams, and other seasoned sailors. It seemed that local knowledge was very important to maintaining our good starts, and often the crucial, determining factor in being in the front pack of the fleet.
Our mood wasn’t the best after having a bad race day, not even the tasty dinner with free beer lined up did much to lighten the mood.
After dinner, and washing up, we had a two hour debrief to discuss how best to approach tomorrow’s race. Later, we decided to head to Walking Street for some supper.
One more day of racing. The last day of racing. We can improve!
Anyhow, here's what's supposed to be yesterday's post!
Day 1 Race 1,2,3,4
Today’s race consisted of four sausages, and in short, we didn’t do well for the races. Our starts were good, usually in the top five of the fleet, but somehow, we always lost out in the middle of the course. Boats overtook us on different tacks and we played a strategy wrongly to the far side of the course, thinking the winds there were better, but forgetting that the current changed and slowed our entry into the top mark.
We made a no-mistake race, but lost out on tactics to the more superior Thai Navy teams, Thai National Teams, and other seasoned sailors. It seemed that local knowledge was very important to maintaining our good starts, and often the crucial, determining factor in being in the front pack of the fleet.
Our mood wasn’t the best after having a bad race day, not even the tasty dinner with free beer lined up did much to lighten the mood.
After dinner, and washing up, we had a two hour debrief to discuss how best to approach tomorrow’s race. Later, we decided to head to Walking Street for some supper.
One more day of racing. The last day of racing. We can improve!
posted by exhibitj at
9:42 pm
1 Comments:
don't worry guys! it's your first platu regatta, and you are up against the very best platu sailors in the region.
sounds like you are doing great as it is. remember to have fun, take in the experience, and make friends (so you can learn their secrets. haha)
good luck!
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