Miami- Training Camp

The first training camp of the winter season finishes tomorrow, with what we all hope to be a little breeze. Biscayne Bay seems to be in its normal pattern of minimal breeze over the past two days there has been a shortage to say the least. Today however, we made the best of our onshore-no breeze time by splitting up into groups and discussing different topics of a race and then presenting what we had come up with at the end of about 20 minutes. After we did some on the water training with slow speed races, and some high paced tacking duels, which made for a good session.
As well as sailing, I am also working on being able to continue my training over the winter. I am looking for people who might be able to house me in the Miami and Clearwater area, as well as people who would like the opportunity to donate to a non-profit organization and support my 2016 Olympic campaign at the same time. Much to do and so little time, shout out if that is the story of your own life! One that we should all be thankful to be living!

2011 US Sailing Developmental Team

Another goal has been accomplished as of recently. I am now officially a member of the 2011 US Sailing Developmental Team. This means that I have access to world class coaching, support at larger events, access to a nutritionist, the team trainer, and guidance from the team coaches. This is a very good step in the direction of sailing in the 2016 Olympics Games. Check it out @ http://sailingteams.ussailing.org/Teams/2011USSDT.htm

Fall Season

The leaves are off the trees, the temperatures are falling into the twenties at night, the water is starting to get chilly and the sailing continues in Michigan. I have officially broken out my dry suit for sailing now, which I am glad to have. My off the water training has been a big focus lately, being that sailing a Laser takes a high level of conditioning and strength. Lifting weights has been happening four to five days a week, with the idea behind this being to gain weight, strengthen my legs, and increase power. Along with lifting I also do yoga, stretching and body weight exercises that focus on increased fluidity in the boat or hitting certain muscle groups like abs or hip flexers. Running or biking has been happening five to six days a week, with the idea of increasing cardio and leg strength. All this with the exception of, if I go sailing that is the only thing I do for the day because of time constraints with school work.

The first fall clinic which is my next event with the US Sailing Team will be over Thanksgiving Weekend.