yep, i went sailing at the venue the day b4 the regatta starts!!! Like i mean b4 the Invitation even!!!
The locals said it's the sea breeze - 15 to 20k, solid - I thought - oh yeah!!
So out I went - well I put my nose out around the point, looked at the scenery, looked at the SA guy in the water and went on a bit, and then decided ....mmmm ... rig is up, drysuit fits ... what else do i need to test ... um ... nothing ... mmm my fingers feel cold .... mmmm go home ... well back to shore.... all good.
Already met up with heaps of people - yep we are all a year younger!!! Well, I am aren't I?
i think I will drive car to the yacht club each day for convenience - but hell - its not far to walk - actually, my accom is in middle of the point (Bellerive Bluff actually), so its a walk to the mater in three directions. Breakfast will be at a civilized 7.30am.
Hey, Maree Early is here - not racing but a surprise visit to her Dad for his birthday. Gr8 to catch up.
I could write all night, its a regatta, its the NATIONALS, I'm here and part of it.
S
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Good for you there is a first for everything, having the time to test the waters is GR8, I see the maximum temp will be 23 tomorrow, so glad you were able to get your drysuit in time.
ReplyDeleteA year younger yes that sounds about right. Accommodation sounds perfect. That was a bonus seeing Maree bet Steve & his wife were over the moon about that. Yep it's the Nationals and you are definitely part of it, you have worked very hard to be there, I wish you all the very best it should be a hoot.