Yesterday, 29 December 2010, we had our practice race but, according to our coach, not all the sailors took the race seriously albeit this was no surprise to Zizi as he too opined on how the practice race is more of a practice race for the Race Committee versus the sailors; as far as the team’s preparation for the start of racing today (30 December 2010) Zizi felt that four early days provided the team with a good opportunity to experience the varied conditions of Langkawi. At the time of writing this note, I had watched two races aboard a spectator boat that only stayed out for three hours so I will fill you in on the details later…but do note that Bermuda got off to a good start with Makai placing in the top 10 during the first race. The sailing condition at the start of racing was 8 to 10 knots of breeze and very shifty. Actually, at times there appears to be more breeze at the Club then on the sea…
The Opening Ceremony was long but very cultural. The sailors were led onto the stage by Ceci, who won the right to carry the Bermuda flag (the sailors drew straws). The night started after 7:00 pm and was still going on when I left10 ish…Zizi left with the sailors shortly the sailors performed the march by…procession of countries. All the sailors seem to be in good spirits and for Chase, who had experienced a bit of an eye infection, his eye is looking close to normal once again…still a little pale pink but truly but definitely improved.
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