YIKES

More than four weeks have passed since my 'weather class.' It wasn't a formal class but it was a learning experience. As you may have read in my last blog, Jennifer brought to light that forecasters have a 15% margin of error. If they say the winds will be 20 knots than you multiply 20 by .15. That would give you about a 3 knot plus or minus of 20; in essence the winds might be as low as 17 and as high as 23. So, let's give the weatherman a break. :-)

Now that I have that embedded, I need to get on with other important details to refine my racing. There are so many dynamics to becoming a success that I have to rely on my counseling background to get things in perspective. You, too can consider these dynamics in whatever you want to achieve.

1. personal attributes
2. physical attributes
3. dynamics of the sport or endeavor

Personally, I am a jealous person, full of insecurity, believing others are smarter and more well-liked. I am also inspired and motivated by what others do. For example, when a friend and sailing rival asked me to critique a writing of hers, I knew I needed to get back to my blog and begin my next article for publication. I'm not sure what to do with the jealousy.

Physically, I am a wreck; others think I'm in decent shape, but I want to be in great shape. Two days ago I walked the dog. Yesterday, I did some resistance training, today I ate a calzone,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Racing sailboats is a challenge. The more I learn and practice the more I make the same mistakes. Take the match racing I did last week. One of the basic rules of match racing is to sail on the opposite leg to the layline, if you are behind your opponent. So, why oh why when my opponent tacked onto port, did I NOT stay on starboard. Sure, it looked like more wind on his side of the course, but duh? he would get it before me.

I get so frustrated with my losses. So depressed at my lack of energy. Really angry that I think someone else is going to do better than me.

Here's to a better outlook because in my heart I know there is much good to be shared.