Sunday 13 April 2008

Crash Test Dummy

That was me today.

I finally had my first go on the Moth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We rose early, I danced around with excitement, then we arrived at the sailing club to what was forecast as 10-12 knots. But there was nothing. After some waiting, a coffee with Matt, then more debating, the southerly filled in and we decided it was time to hit the water.

Lucky for me Matt decided to come along and help out, so the two of us putted out into Rose Bay in the tinnie while John sailed the Moth. Then it was time for me to jump on.

You know what - it's hard!!!!!!!!!!!

As far as I was concerned I was crap. But apparently I did OK. I can tell you there were a lot of crashes, swimming and drinking about 10 litres of Sydney Harbour. But it was also FUN!!!

WOOOHOOO!!!!!! With a big smile on my face as we took off. Literally.

John sailed two-up with me so I could kind of get the hang of it and help me when we (frequently) capsized. Climbing back in I am too short to grab the mainsheet... although I am sure it's just my lack of technique.

Anyway, we had a few good rides in the gusty 12-14 knots. And now I understand what John means when he says that sailing a foiling moth is the opposite to normal sailing!

As soon as it's out of the water it just takes off... at speeeeeeeddddd. And the strangest thing of all is that it's totally silent. There are no waves gently kissing the hull... there is nothing (apart from me going wooohooo!). Then the crash!

There are no photos to prove that I took it on. But I sure have the bruises to show!

I can't wait to have another go!

Wednesday 2 April 2008

My new job... as Moth Worlds Media Officer!

Yep, I am not really sure how it happend... but it did. And you know what - I'm up for the challenge! It will be lots of work but I think it will be fun.

I'm into it - got my lists and spreadsheets going already!

Of course I expect everyone to read the daily race reports and will be sure to upload photos.

I probably don't need more work on top of my 12hr days... but oh well.

The biggest problem is having time to read all the various Moth web sites and blogs that are updated almost daily! Besides, I will need to be up on all the goss before I get there...

Stay posted.