Sunday 18 March 2012

Evaluation Day 2: Blow out


Today was a blow out!! Gusts up and above 25 knots, neither the sailor evaluators or the manufacturers sailors made it out. We spent the morning talking to all the manufacturers learning more about each type of boat. The RS900 is very similar to the 49er, but the hull is a bit smaller, and the sail controls are set further back. The FX is very similar to the 49er, it has the same hull and everything except the sails and the mast. Comments have been very positive for the FX from those sailing it. We talked to the New Zealand girls who have quite a bit of experience in the FX and they seem to really like it. The Rebel, the Aura, and the Arup Skiff are all very different from anything we were use to. The Arup skiff even has a T-foil. We are looking forward to more moderate winds to try them all out.
Our roommates from Denmark arrived last night. They are very nice and look forward to getting to know them better.
This afternoon we went for lunch with Haylee and got to know the girl from Switzerland, the girl from Germany, and the New Zealanders. We discussed with a local Spanish man about the selection process and as a group we all seem to be thinking the same. We also talked a lot about the kiteboard selection and evaluation that is happening next weekend here as well. We are excited to see the kiteboards in action!
It was pretty cold and to try and warm up after a static morning we tried to go biking. There are the rent-a-bike along the boardwalk, but you ha to put a 150 euro deposit on the bikes. Not really understanding what we were committing to we decided against it. . A group decided to go shopping but since it was Sunday we didn’t think much would be open. The Danish girls, Ida and Marie, and us decided to walk along the coast to the Palace Magdelena. It was absolutely beautiful!  
Just as we were walking back it began to rain. We are now soaked and trying to dry off. We are going out for dinner later tonight. Not sure where yet, but if the rain keeps up somewhere close!
Looking Downwind out of the harbour

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