I (we) are just about to head over to Europe for another northern Summer of sailing. This year it is in the 49er. I am sailing with Sam Newton, who is fast becoming one of the more sought after sailors in Sydney. Recently he has added to his ever increasing resume a Sydney to Hobart handicap win aboard Bob Steels 'Quest', this to go with heaps of match racing and skiff experience means he is a great guy to have on the front of the 49er!!
We have three regatta's planned., firstly Holland now called Delta Lloyd regatta, followed by Kiel Week and then the 49er worlds in Riva del Garda in July. There is no doubt Garda is one of the most spectacular places in the world to visit and to sail. It is certainly on my personal must do list for places to hang out and go sailing!
We fly out to Paris tomorrow with a short drive to Marseille to pick up our new 49er, then up to Medemblik to get ready for the regatta.
We have been doing quite a bit of sailing here in Sydney over the last few months, getting to know the new 49er rig. First impressions are that it is a really good step forward. Not only a good looking item of equipment, but definitely gives the boat a performance gain and I am guessing the extra sail area will help us heavier crews out in the lighter air!
Thanks to everyone for there help our the last few months, Clynton and the team from Bethwaite design, Carl and the guys from Harken and our friends at Sailingbits.com.
Looking forward to Sunny Medemblik already!!
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