NB470 Racing checking in again from our training overseas! We are now 70 days out from the US Olympic Trials taking place in Miami on January 6-13, 2024. All gas no breaks as we accelerate towards this exciting culminating event. The athlete selection procedures outline our qualification system for the Paris 2024 Olympics, and for the mixed 470 class, our qualifying event will be this one week event, winner takes all!
Our goal for this next period of time is to arrive at the trials as the best prepared team to take the Olympic spot. Over the past few weeks, we've had the privilege of training in Weymouth, a location that holds a special place in the hearts of sailors worldwide as the site of the 2012 Olympic Games. The history and prestige of this venue inspire us daily as we strive to reach new heights, working with the Olympic rings in the background.
We are here in the UK to continue pushing our strengths while also working on our weaknesses. Our British training partners, Vita Heathcote & Chris Grube, have been fantastic sparring partners and a critical component to our development and ability to push forward. Also massive shoutout to the rest of the British Sailing Team for being such hospitable hosts, especially the Heathcote family, Elliot Hanson, Mickey Beckett, and Ellie Aldridge! We've managed to become honorary members of their team, participating in closed BST Training camps, sharing housing, and even coaching. Our good friends and USST teammates, Steph Roble and Maggie Shea, have been following suit in training with the Brits, so we are not alone in flying the stars and stripes proudly while here in the UK.
A mix of conditions during this past month. We've been fortunate enough to get to experience some classic Weymouth conditions while training here. Big breeze, waves, and cold temperatures! We've also had some beautiful days in the harbor for some flat water training.
Additionally we've been pushing our fitness to new heights while exploring all that the UK has to offer. Cycling, trailing running, and our newest favorite hobby, wing foiling!
What's next?
UK Training - October
Portugal Training - November
Miami Training - December
US Olympic Trials - January 6-13, 2024
A massive thank you to our supporters who believe our team! We are pushing hard every day thanks to you. A special thank you to the Sailing Foundation of New York and St. Francis Sailing Foundation for supporting sailors like us and allowing us to follow our dreams! Stay tuned for more updates from our training adventures in Weymouth and other exciting developments. We are grateful to have you alongside us on this incredible journey.
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