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pompeysailor
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Topic: Finn Euro's - no G.Scott - Risky before Rio? Posted: 08 Mar 16 at 1:08pm |
Just noticed that Giles Scott isn't at the Finn Europeans - With Rio only 5 months away (As I heard continuously over the weekend watching the Cycling World Track Champs) is he taking a risk by focussing on BAR and not competing in the Finn?
I have no insight to his training, etc and in no way trying to out think things - but racing against the top Finns 5 months out from Rio would have not been good practice?
just throwing it out there..
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LaLi
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Mar 16 at 3:20pm |
Several other top sailors aren't there, either. At least Tapio Nirkko, Jonathan Lobert, and Max Salminen are missing.
I spoke with Tapio's father a couple of weeks ago (we're in the same club) and he said it's a conscious decision for their whole training group to avoid big regattas at this point, and rather concentrate on things like sail testing. Whether this strategy pays off, we'll find out in August.
Edited by LaLi - 08 Mar 16 at 3:21pm |
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Mar 16 at 5:31pm |
Is the euro's venue anything like Rio? Is he short of race experience? No and no, so I'd say he'd need a much better reason to go than just because it's the euro's. There's better ways to run a campaign than to just turn up at every event on the calender.
Edited by Doug.H - 08 Mar 16 at 5:31pm |
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rich96
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 Mar 16 at 12:37pm |
Also the Euros is a massive fleet (and of variable quality) compared to the Olympics - its not the same sort of event at all
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furtive
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 16 at 9:21pm |
Looks like Giles has his Rio preparation under control...
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Neptune
Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jun 09 Location: Berkshire United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1313 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 May 16 at 8:58am |
bit of an understatement; 4th worlds title just wrapped up with a 21 point margin going into the medal race.
So he now has second most world titles - who has most? (EDIT: ok googled it, I hadn't realised Ben won that many Gold cups) Two amazing sailors
Edited by Neptune - 13 May 16 at 9:01am |
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rodney
Really should get out more Joined: 26 Feb 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 915 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 Aug 16 at 8:44am |
Not looking that risky now
Edited by rodney - 15 Aug 16 at 8:44am |
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Rodney Cobb
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iGRF
Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 11 Location: Hythe Online Status: Offline Posts: 6496 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 Aug 16 at 2:33pm |
Still needs to brush up on his startline technique then he wouldn't have to work so hard in that old tub.
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