Perth So Far
Written by Paul Goodison | 10 November 2010
It's been a week now in Perth and sleep patterns are starting to settle down. Most of the performance squad have arrived and there is a nice atmosphere amongst the camp, some of the sailors are sporting some comedy facial hair for Movember.
Core and stretching by the pool was quite amusing this morning rolling around on the decking and trying to reach places most of us struggle with…. The sailing has been good not the classic Freemantle doctor as promised [ Perth and Fremantle are known for the local wind called 'the Doctor'] but a nice breeze and sailing in lycra is always pleasant after numb fingers and toes at home.
After all the talk of sharks Nick and I went on a little adventure on the first day to an island about 6 miles offshore no sight of sharks though but a good 5 hours on the water and a bit too much sun.
We had a bit of an easy day on Monday and decided to have a Ryder cup play off with the American / Canadian team, true to form it went down to the final hole with the Brits Nick and I taking the win and the $10 which they threw in the bottom of our golf bags, cheers lads.
More and more boats are turning up now and the club is starting to get busy, with a forecast of stronger breeze later we are going for an afternoon sail today, hopefully there will be enough light for a bit more kitesurfing this evening…..
Goody