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Hyères unrolled the welcome mat today and showed us
what she’s really made of - epic conditions with lots of big wind and huge
breaking waves!
This morning Scott’s intensity was palpable; he was
completely focused and moving throughout the apartment as if on a mission. In the
mornings I usually drop him off and don’t hang around but this morning, I had a
feeling that I should hang around just in case he might need me to run and get
something last minute. Sure enough, after his boat was rigged, with minutes to
spare before going out, he went to put on all of his gear and realized that he didn’t
have his long wetsuit pants as I had moved them the night before! With no time
to run home, not to mention it totally being my fault, I sprinted to the
traveling gear shop and grabbed the LAST pair of Zhik pants from the rack
(which happened to be the right size), handed the woman my credit card as
collateral and said that I would be right back as there was no time to wait in
line.
Results from the day: Scott ripped off two 3rd place finishes AND his butt
stuck to the deck – thank you Zhik!
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| Peter Seidenberg of Newport Fleet 413 |
While everyone was rigging up I paid a visit to the maestro
himself, Peter Seidenberg. This man is almost 77 years old, has 9 World titles to his name and man can he sail a Laser! I remember watching him race against the
hotshot kids in Clearwater, FL. and right off the starting line he schooled them. He hiked harder than anyone out there and was quickly launched out in front. It seems that the windier it gets, the better he gets. I don’t
think that anyone, who hasn’t sailed a laser, can totally appreciate the physical
agility and strength that it takes to master the art of sailing a Laser "well." Sure, anyone can plant themselves on the weather rail of a Laser and go for the ride,
but to sail one well? No words, but tough! Hats off to Peter Seidenberg … you inspire us all!
Peter is currently in 5th place out of 78 competitors in the Great Grand Master radial fleet.
Current Results
Current Results
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Belle Marie de Bruxelles
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