Training Clinic - Day 2

A few words from the Boys.....

Chris: Awesome weather over here, been as really cool last couple of days. Sailing conditions for the coaching clinic have been perfect, 15 knots each day with a wicked swell and 30+ degrees. Kids sailed alot better during the second half of the regatta and all did well to climb back into the top 10. I thought this was very promising as i know they can all sail a lot better still.

Weather conditions for our training clinic have been awesome and both kids and I are learning plenty.
One more day here in Paradise and then we are off to texas for the U.S nationals so looking foward to seeing them back in action.
Hi to all back at home :)

Max: I have been asked to write on the blog due to my new rank of "wannabe kiwi." So here we go!! The sailing in the clinic has been awesome so far, 12 knots breese and blue skys (does'nt get much better!). I have been learning loads of stuff about wave sailing which is something we don't get very often in GB unless at Pwhelli (I think I spelt it right) where the British Nationals are being held. I'm looking forward to seing the Kiwis there. Hi Dad, Grandma and Grandad back at home :). Off for a swim now!!!

Markus: Gidday my followers! Having an awesome trip so far, fortunately the wind has picked up over the last few days, so not so many draining hours on the water. The yacht club is truly the coolest club i've ever been to, maybe I like it so much because of the pool... The regatta went well for us all, and I think we've left our mark on Dominican Republic and hopefully the boys will sail well here next year. Anyway, its our last day here in paradise. Next stop the U.S.A! Yea buddy!

Leonard: It has been a weird regatta being sick.

Isaac: With this being my first overseas trip I am very happy with my result at the regatta. The pool has been the best part of the trip so far, has been cool meeting heaps of sailors from different countries. I am looking forward to Houston and hopefully all of us do well there.
ps. and yes Mum I am making notes in my book.

Well one day left at the Dominican Republic, It has been another hot day with some good breeze for the training clinic. We have been here a week now and kind of feel a bit more like locals, we have got the Motel and Yacht Club sussed you know where to be at what time who to speak to get everything. Having a rental car has been the thing to do, infact having a 'Rob' to drive the rental car is the way to go, they say just drive like a maniac and everyone will think you are a local (just joking Rob you don't look like a local!!) Seriously it gives you the independence to come and go as you please as opposed to be limited to the one or two bus trips per day to the yacht club. What has been great to see is the kids socialising, no matter what part of the world they come from they all end up in the pool together laughing and chatting, from what I hear everyone has now got a heap more friends added to their Facebooks. As time passes I am sure many of their paths will continue to cross.

Anwyay lights out I am told....