Racing Tommorrow

 A very hot Foix today, hit 38 so the pool was used heaps.  Boat scrutineering was a long hot process but eventually got all the paperwork done and all boats sorted.
Home from course for all the team and I had managers meeting. Not much that we hadn't already heard but good to be able to ask a couple of questions. Back down to the course to check out the course setting, all quite happy as we have practised most of the moves.
The opening ceremony was great- all lined up and marched through the town. Lots of French called out "All Blacks"  then after opening and national anthems of France and ICF anthem and flag raising the athletes were invited to drinks and nibbles with the mayor of Foix in the town hall. We were just about to leave when the town band started up and dancing and frivolity. Kids starting to meet with others from all over the world- 233 athletes from 37 nations.  Photos will tell the story..
Came back for a swim at and dinner - still 31 st 9pm.
Race times approx  for tommorrow  Alana 13.59 and 15.59  ( NZ 11.39 and 1.59am)
Kelly 14.20 and 16.20   and Jane 14.31 and 16.31.
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