Day 4 is often the most tiring day with already 3 long days on the water and sailors getting exhausted. This morning, the sailors went to Fisherman's Wharf and rode the cable car before we went on the water for a 2 hours session in 20-25 knots of breeze. THe improvements since Monday were dramatic and all the sailors could identify themselves how much they have learnt in 4 days.
The older group of the team with Cameron and Emily are setting the stage with strong commitment to focus and hard work. Emily is injured and might not race starting tomorrow, she has re-injured her wrist and is presently at the hospital to check it out.
The rest of the team has taken to all the training very well. The coaches are very pleased with the progress and we are not concerned about the results of the regatta, rather with the skill improvements and being able to successfully race in the heavy winds. Unfortunately, the weather and wind predictions are 35-40 knots for tomorrow, a bit much for even our team after such a great camp. Time will tell if this is going to happen.
The club here, St. Francis YC has been more than exceptional in welcoming us and the dock master told us today that summer has finally arrived when the Opti team from Royal Van comes for their one week of wind and current in San Francisco.
WE start racing tomorrow, 3 long days with some exciting racing ahead. Rob took pictures today which we are hoping to upload so they can go on the RVYC blog.
Rob and TIne
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