Regatta Eve May 10, 19:05
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Every sailor and race organizer knows how hectic the days are immediately before most any regatta, especially the day before. The AC is no exception, indeed more so because of the attendant media and sponsor activities that involve, directly or indirectly, so many members of our team.
(Speaking of media activities, you gotta know that the Cup is making real strides, and penetrating new markets, when our CEO and Skipper is a headliner on the South Asian Women's Forum! And check out the nice coverage the Valencia Sailing website gave to Dicko's briefing for the media at our Base this morning, including an audio track of Chris being interviewed by Marketing Director Mirko Groeschner.)
The good news is that the 12+ hour workdays that many of our colleagues have been putting in for the past week or so come to an end tonight. Once the racing starts tomorrow a certain race-day rhythm takes hold and the days become shorter and more regular.
The crew had a brief but productive sail this afternoon to be sure everything about 87, and themselves, was as race-ready as possible. It was a beautiful day weather- and wind-wise, and I saw a lot of smiles when they docked back in. The crew were done and out of the base early so they could have a quiet, restful evening before the big show begins tomorrow. Other departments are now winding down their various regatta-eve meetings, and last-minute touch-ups.
This evening the "External Affairs" department (of one) has several agreements hanging fire among the teams and organizers that are still being negotiated or otherwise need final signatures from the relevant parties. The issues are wide ranging -- from jury quorum to team photographers going aloft in helicopters. But somehow, before 1400 tomorrow, we'll get there.
In the meantime, Regatta Director Dyer Jones has just issued the Act 10, Race Day 1 pairing list, and we are pleased once again to make these available to you each day throughout the regatta.
With a tip of the BMWOR cap to Bob and all of our friends in the 2007AC Forums, "Let's regatta!"
Dicko's wife Sue finally got an 18th man ride
during the crew's short sail this afternoon. An
accomplished racing sailor in her own right, Sue
got a turn on the wheel of the yacht she
christened 29 March, and on which our team's
hopes ride in the upcoming Acts.
Every sailor and race organizer knows how hectic the days are immediately before most any regatta, especially the day before. The AC is no exception, indeed more so because of the attendant media and sponsor activities that involve, directly or indirectly, so many members of our team.
(Speaking of media activities, you gotta know that the Cup is making real strides, and penetrating new markets, when our CEO and Skipper is a headliner on the South Asian Women's Forum! And check out the nice coverage the Valencia Sailing website gave to Dicko's briefing for the media at our Base this morning, including an audio track of Chris being interviewed by Marketing Director Mirko Groeschner.)
The good news is that the 12+ hour workdays that many of our colleagues have been putting in for the past week or so come to an end tonight. Once the racing starts tomorrow a certain race-day rhythm takes hold and the days become shorter and more regular.
The crew had a brief but productive sail this afternoon to be sure everything about 87, and themselves, was as race-ready as possible. It was a beautiful day weather- and wind-wise, and I saw a lot of smiles when they docked back in. The crew were done and out of the base early so they could have a quiet, restful evening before the big show begins tomorrow. Other departments are now winding down their various regatta-eve meetings, and last-minute touch-ups.
This evening the "External Affairs" department (of one) has several agreements hanging fire among the teams and organizers that are still being negotiated or otherwise need final signatures from the relevant parties. The issues are wide ranging -- from jury quorum to team photographers going aloft in helicopters. But somehow, before 1400 tomorrow, we'll get there.
In the meantime, Regatta Director Dyer Jones has just issued the Act 10, Race Day 1 pairing list, and we are pleased once again to make these available to you each day throughout the regatta.
With a tip of the BMWOR cap to Bob and all of our friends in the 2007AC Forums, "Let's regatta!"
)
Dicko's wife Sue finally got an 18th man rideduring the crew's short sail this afternoon. An
accomplished racing sailor in her own right, Sue
got a turn on the wheel of the yacht she
christened 29 March, and on which our team's
hopes ride in the upcoming Acts.
General | by TFE
