The team has settled well into the pre race routine. Both Saturday and Sunday were booked sessions and we have had two, one hour sessions per day. They have been a bit crazy with at least 25-30 boats and everyone trying to get the maximum from the limited time left before the main event. It is a wonder that there hasn’t been more carnage. The team are pleased that we had the earlier training block to ensure they are all familiar with the course.
From tomorrow we have a one hour training slot per day and some of the team are having a rest day and we will head into Tesco, this side of Prague, for weights and last minute things we need pre race eg peanut butter which is not anywhere to be found in Roudnice. The Gibb family and relations from Scotland and NZ will catch up with us either tomorrow or Tuesday so will enhance the kiwi presence, even if some of them have a Scottish accent.
Took a photo of the dog at the course- he looks like he is the first with accreditation. We all had photos yesterday and we will all get a similar pass to get us into the venue.Just back from the afternoon session and we paddled with the Germans and Italians. The Germans have a full team of 15 people ( 12 boats) and look pretty impressive, We managed two collisions with them and they came off worse. They are all staying on our floor at the hotel so I imagine there will be some more interaction before the end of the week. Had dinner with the Swiss team and mixed up the two teams so that everyone had to speak to someone from a different country. Was fun for them and we caught up with their coach Nathalie who came to NZ over summer
From tomorrow we have a one hour training slot per day and some of the team are having a rest day and we will head into Tesco, this side of Prague, for weights and last minute things we need pre race eg peanut butter which is not anywhere to be found in Roudnice. The Gibb family and relations from Scotland and NZ will catch up with us either tomorrow or Tuesday so will enhance the kiwi presence, even if some of them have a Scottish accent.
Took a photo of the dog at the course- he looks like he is the first with accreditation. We all had photos yesterday and we will all get a similar pass to get us into the venue.Just back from the afternoon session and we paddled with the Germans and Italians. The Germans have a full team of 15 people ( 12 boats) and look pretty impressive, We managed two collisions with them and they came off worse. They are all staying on our floor at the hotel so I imagine there will be some more interaction before the end of the week. Had dinner with the Swiss team and mixed up the two teams so that everyone had to speak to someone from a different country. Was fun for them and we caught up with their coach Nathalie who came to NZ over summer
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