Sailing Success

After a great day of racing, albeit we were 4th out of 4th, we are reminded of what we need to improve on:

(a) I will trust the foredeck folks to figure out their problems
(b) I will always steer toward the mark even while rigging problems are being worked out,
(c) We will keep Tom on the stern centerline
(d) follow Bowman's advice (Michael Phelps' swim coach):



Successful people do what unsuccessful people don't want to do!



So, ladies, espcially our Fast Lane crew, as much as you resist, I beg you to start sailing small boats; that will get us to the finish line faster than any other practice we do. Until you understand how the helmsman effects everything else on the boat, you will always be reacting rather than anticipating. MYC has plenty of boats we can use. Let me know when you want to go. I'm there every Thursday from 4 pm - 8 pm and every other Sunday. You didn't learn to drive a car by sitting shotgun. Starting at our next outing on Fast Lane whomever takes the initiative to sail in a small boat will get the opportunity to drive Fast Lane after the races. So there's your incentive. :-) :-) :-)


For tonight, relish in your accomplishments. If you have any energy left, please send me one term, concept or skill you improved on today or need clarified. In addition to Tom's great coaching, Jim Henry has begun giving us great advise. He's a no nonsense guy who like Tom loves coaching.


Thank you Sherry R., Shelly, Rachel, Sue, Susan, Meg and Maryann!