Training in Iowa
I arrived in Spirit Lake, IA a week ago to continue training in the Laser. I met up with my training partner and coach and we have been going non-stop since we arrived. To stretch the budget I have been camping while in Spirit Lake and below there are some pictures of the campsite, fire, and campfire cooking. A typical day has been waking up, eating a huge breakfast, hitting the gym, going for a morning sail, eating again, having a team meeting, going for an afternoon sail, eating again, and sometimes throwing in an evening sail for fun. It is really hard work, but I am learning a lot and our team improves each day.
The past few days we have done a drill where we sail without the rudder. I hadn't done this before, and it was really beneficial to see just how much body movement affects boat handling. I have been working on my technique more, as well as downwind sailing, which was a sore spot for me at the Gulf Coast and North American regattas.
Later in the week the team is headed to Wichita, KS for the District 16 Championships this weekend. I think we are well prepared and I am hoping to see big improvements at this regatta.
The past few days we have done a drill where we sail without the rudder. I hadn't done this before, and it was really beneficial to see just how much body movement affects boat handling. I have been working on my technique more, as well as downwind sailing, which was a sore spot for me at the Gulf Coast and North American regattas.
Later in the week the team is headed to Wichita, KS for the District 16 Championships this weekend. I think we are well prepared and I am hoping to see big improvements at this regatta.
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