October 27, 2011
Miami, FL

Another beautiful day on Biscayne Bay allowed the race committee to complete seven flights and get the day done around 3pm. Team Maclaren had a great day and came off the water with a 4-0 score line to add to yesterday's 6-1 day. Team Barkow also went 4-0 and overnight leader Team Tulloch had a 3-1 day. The scores are close with three more races left in the round robin.

Photo: (copyright) US Sailing AlphaGraphics 2011

October 26, 2011
Miami, FL

Racing at the U.S. Olympic Trials Part 1 got underway this morning at 10am in Biscayne Bay. The temperature was perfect with a pleasant 10-14kt north easterly blowing for most of the day. The race committee finished the first round robin which included ten flights, and seven races for each team. We finished the round second with a 6-1 record behind Team Tulloch who went 7-0. Right behind us was Team Barkow with a 5-2 record.

Photo by Lindsay Valasek 2011

October 25, 2011
Key Biscayne, FL

(written yesterday)

After a couple hour practice this morning in a nice 15kt north easterly, we had a relaxing afternoon. This evening was the opening ceremonies for the US Olympic Trials Part 1. The reception was held on the lawn in front of the Key Biscayne YC as the sun set.  We were greeted and welcomed by KBYC and the regatta was officially opened.  We had a chance to mingle with the officials, other teams, and the supporting members of the YC while snacking on great food. We were also joined by OSC representative Carol Cronin and USSTAG High Performance Head Coach Kenneth Andreason.