Gearing Up For England

It's been over a month since I've returned to the United States, and I've used that month to relax and train.  I've spent most of my time on Long Beach Island, NJ, enjoying the 90+ degree temperatures, sun, and warm water; it's a great change from the cold temperatures in Europe!  Throughout the month I gave a lot of sailing lessons, did some training with other top US Laser sailors - Kyle Rogachenko and Cam Cullman - and did some sailing on my own.  While I took some time off from racing my laser, I did sail a Vanguard 15 team race on Cape Cod in the middle of the month which was a nice change of pace.  Moreover, I put in lots of miles on my road bike and spent some time in the gym.  It was a really productive month, and I'm ready to head back to Europe refreshed and ready to race.

This weekend will be my last in the US until after Labor Day.  On Friday, I'm heading up to Newport, RI, for a US Sailing Team Alphagraphics fundraiser to help raise funds for our team.  It should be a fun day of racing on sonars followed by cocktails and a dinner at the New York Yacht Club at Harbour Court.

On Sunday night, I fly to London and then head to Weymouth for my next event.  I'll have a USSTAG training camp with the other US Laser sailors for a few days and then the Sail For Gold regatta from August 9th-14th.  After that, I have two weeks to regroup and train before the World Championships in Hayling Island, England, at the end of the month.  August should be a busy month.

Definitely check back for updates on my trip!