Time in the boat has always been the single magic ingredient of speed and solid results. I had planned to head to the South of Spain for a long training session but I've changed my plans. I'll stay closer to home and head for Lake Garda. I'll be there most of April and May and perhaps a few days in June too. I will be splitting my time between Malcesine and Torbole to get the full spectrum of breezes.
Anyone interested in joining can just drop me a comment with contact details. I'll be happy to help you organise your stay - I do speak the language after all.
Other than that all I have to say is that the last couple of sessions have been way above expectations. The boat is becoming almost boringly easy to sail. Light air take off has improved markedly and so has control in the breeze not to mention going round corners. 100 hours on Garda should buff things up a little further.
Photo is from Belfagor flying on Lake Garda. Note the massive bow wave coming all the way to the stern! Very innefficient way of doing 20 knots. Prehistoric monster.
April, May and a bit of June at lake Garda... This must be what they call being highly motivated, or what???
ReplyDeleteHave fun & say hello to Mr Devoti aka the other local prehistoric monster.