Medal Tally

I think GBR have still done exceptionally well, we were just spoiled in 2008. However, I think it is noticeable that most of the GBR sailors sail their one class pretty much full time (with the exception of Ben and Ian doing a bit of big boat sailing). By contrast Nathan Outeridge and Tom Slingsby seem to hav been mucking around in Moths, A Class cats etc. I wonder if that keeps it more fun and relaxed, and ultimately less jading?

All is not lost!   We have 1 gold and 2 silvers so far in sailing plus, by my calculations guaranteed medals in both the 470 classes with  a good chance of gold in each.

Actually, I think they're jaded, it's work after all, day in day out, 'lock down' at Weymouth, do this, do that, whereas there is probably a degree of hunger amongst some of the others and dare I say it maybe they're still doing it for the enthusiasm, it's nothing to do with nationhood which country they come from, it's been my experience internationally, water and beach folk are pretty much all the same types.

Everything is targets these days BS old chap, they're counting the cost per medal in the Daily Wail this very morning, and the bread knife wants to know that her nephew is being served by the 'right' sort of coaches and nutritionists and psychologist and how some country without all those professionals can come over here and wipe their bottoms for them. It's all academic now for the nephew, his dreams have been shattered by other yottie forces, a young life dedicated to a cause now apparently wasted, along with lots of other young hopes and dreams. I don't suppose there were loads of young Star aspirants all eager to pie feed, dodge salads and 'just for men' in an effort for consideration, but I do so hope the jobsworths that support them don't transfer into the new Olympic classes, if they are seen to be failing their charges by not attaining their targets.

Edited by G.R.F. - 07 Aug 12 at 10:22pm

Originally posted by Teamvmg The yanks are talking of not paying their US Sailing subscription in protest at their ppp this time

Is that the usual mob of whingers on SA led by one PH? They talk about that at least every 3 months...