Training Weekend 1 Recap

Team Canada has begun official training, and let me tell you, we are feeling good, going good and looking FAST.

Day one had the team training on a beautiful sunny and steady 12-14 knot south westerly breeze. Sailing as a full crew for the first time, the team's focus was on communication, defining roles and teamwork. With the knowledgeable and experienced Coach Sue Fraser on the boat, the team learned new techniques which are a strong foundations for the days to come.

On Sunday, the team organized a 4 boat training camp in the J105 fleet and along with Forro were accompanied by Jamaica Me Crazy, Planet B and Tusk. Team Canada were host to legendary Canadian skipper and Olympic Silver Medalist Terry McLaughlin. As a fleet of four sailing in the Toronto harbour, Coach Sue Fraser set up a start line and a short course for a series of races and starts. The team didn’t disappoint. After having only one day of full training under their belts, the team surprised the experienced fleet with consistent first and second place finishes. It was great training, even if it was 2-6 knots!

The team is excited to build upon this training in their upcoming training camps, Oct 1-2 in Kingston and at the Canadian University Sailing Championships at the RCYC Oct 16-17.

Big thanks to the Royal Canadian Yacht Club for helping us host the event, to Forro - George Mezo, Greg Mezo and Drew Sutherland for helping us onto a boat; and to Terry Hall, Rob Baker and Ted Weir for training with us this weekend. Thank you very much to Coach Sue Fraser and Terry McLaughlin, you are SO wise!