Last launch of the SAs 2013

They have got, not much wind yet.
Tomi (ARG) feeling the heat!

Flights for last day

All in yellow except for Mikey

Fleet racing update

Day four of fleet racing had three races. The first in quite light winds,
second in 10-15 knots and third in 18-20 knots. It was also very hot about 86
degrees.
The kids had a mixed bag of results with Chase getting a bfd in race 3 (hate
those) but he is still looking good in 13 place.
Ceci lies 56, Mikey 75, Benn 96 and Peter 121.
Today it is again very hot with no hail showers forecast.
Hoping for all to have two great races.
Trading has commenced which is causing confusion for us all when we see a BER
tee shirt walk on by when we have just left the 5 kids having a meeting with
Coach Martin.
All are well and looking forward to tonight's party.
Also the Easter bunny left each an Easter egg for them yesterday to celebrate
Good Friday which was very much enjoyed.

Having a great rest day

Zip lining in Brazil

Had a great day yesterday at a remote ranch in the hills outside Porto Alegre. We joined up with Team AHO and left the retreat at 10.30 after a bit of a lay in. Got a little lost on the way as we drove through the hills of Brazil. We started off with zip lining, then a delicious lunch of rice, beef, beans, salad, bread ........ After lunch we then did an obstacle course through the trees. The kids had a competition which Ceci won in 2.13 minutes. We then had a walk through the rainforest looking for monkeys. We heard them but didn't see them. The kids complained a little about doing the walk but within minutes were enjoying all of the new things they saw. Got back to the club at around 7pm to have a quick bite to eat and then back to the retreat for an early night. I think we were all asleep by 10pm

Team racing update

Lost just to USA 3
Won against MEX 2
Lost to USA 1 ( they were too fast and just sped away winning 1, 2, and 3
Kids now back on land.

Team racing info

Hoping you can follow us.

The Bermuda flag is flying

So wishes do come true! Chase had another great day and is in 3rd place.
Today will be a long day, we had to get the 8.15am bus from the Monestary to the club and are scheduled to return on the 11.30pm bus. As yet no race "flights" orinfo has been posted about the Team racing but Coach Martin is currently in a meeting so hopefully we will have some news soon.  Kids are looking good in their gear.

Race 5 Results

Chase came 2nd and is now in 1st place

Mikey came 9th and is 48th

Ceci came 33rd and is 71st

Benn came 37th and is 104th

Peter came 63rd and is 137th

Second launch at 2pm

The storm ended and the kids left the dock at 2pm. Winds have dropped off, it
is very grey with storm clouds all around but thunder and lightening has gone.

Launched at 12noon returned at 12.30pm

Due to a storm kids were sent back to shore after only 30mins.
Ceci quote "didn't they look at the radar."
Www.weather.br (?)
Heavy rain now not sure if it is in for the day.

Hoping for a Bermuda Flag to fly tonight

No pressure Chase but it would be awesome to see a Bermuda flag up there!
Martin has just returned from the coaches meeting, thought is another long day
with very light wind. They need at least two races today in order to have a
lay day. Martin has said to put a hold on our zip-lining plans for the lay day
as they are not expecting much action today.

For tomorrow's soccer game Gretchen has volunteered to be goalie............

Long second day on the water

The day was very hot with winds at 5 to 10 knots. Racing commenced at 2pm, three races completed however the third ended at sunset and the sailors arrived back to the club in the dark.

Chase had 2 great races and is now in 4 th, the others had a tough day with Peter having a black flag also. Mikey is in 69th, Ceci 78th, Benn 106 and Peter 135.

Today is is overcast, again very light winds and flights are Ceci, Benn and Peter are blue with Mikey and Chase yellow.  Racing does not seem to start before 2 pm each day as the winds do not build until the afternoon so it makes for a very long day.

Day 2 Photos

One race today

We have just found out only one race today. No results as yet.

Launched and gone

At 1.30pm the sailors very quickly with the assistance of a team wearing
matching waders set off. Still no wind.........

Waiting for wind

No wind yet, kids relaxing with team USA. Coach Martin expects wind at 1.30pm
and it to be a long day.

Capizzano photos from Opening Ceremony

Frying with the Frairs

Racing starts today. Flights are Ceci, Benn and Chase in blue and Peter and
Mikey in yellow.
This morning Annabella the Team ECU mum cooked french toast for breakfast with
the Friars so the kids all ate well and are ready for a great day on the
water. Weather is overcast with light winds.

Opening Ceremony