Excellent results from an excellent team... got to be happy with that given the conditions and format.
I thought both Golds were well deserved from the antipodeans today, they won on the water fair and square and the Silvers are still monumental victories for the two British crews.
Great racing to watch- biggest surprise personally was watching the Finns, loved it. Want one, want somewhere local to sail against more of them. And that isn't Anslieism.... JHC was totally inspiring to watch and there were other moments of brilliance that just captivated me throughout the coverage.
Biggest disappointment... 49ers, DULL. Made me realise I've been wrong about a lot when it comes to potential televised sailing... this was the first true test- 5 minutes on youtube is just not the same as watching an entire race like we've been lucky enough to have this time. There's no spectacle in watching a skiff go fast, it doesn't hold your attention like a tactical race.
Biggest loser- match racing.... kicked out from Rio before they had a chance to shine. For established sailors this has been great to watch imho. With more time and an AC coming up, the format would really come into its own as technical, tactical piece of televised sailing for the genuine sailing audience.
Still just about hanging on to still giving a crap.... RS:X. Despite the great respect I have for both british athletes, watching them didn't make me want to reach for my board and go race. Maybe if it were a slalom format it would be more relevant? The only reason for caring is that I think kite racing will be even worse to watch and obviously I empathise with those who've followed a pathway only to have ISAF switch the torch off without due notice. It deserves one more games.... but in truth come 2020 I couldn't give a fig if there wasn't a board discipline at all.
Best moment- Sas giving Hannah a hug.... legends.
Harshest moment - Goody's interview with Penny Clark. He's a true athlete and I hope he bounces back into something else for Rio.
To finish on a positive note - absolutely amazing supporting infrastructure from the Y&Y team. Thank you Gael Mark (& Tom for snapping it all).... you enabled us all to engage and really enjoy it and that is genuinely appreciated by all of us. Thank you so much for all your hard work! Roll on Rio...
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