Training Log Archive: Mounty

Back down at Manly Skiff club. Tom has been recruited out of the learn to sail program to crew on an MJ in the Sunday races. Bit of a sink or swim exercise 'cause he isn't supposed to move up until next year, but figured it would be rather entertaining from a spectator perspective. Working out on both counts - he seems to be floating, and it is rather funny to watch 8 year olds and spinnakers mix.

Got sent out on the ski to give the littlies in the fleet some advice, so paddled around dodging a fleet of 30 MJ's in a bewdiful autumn 10kt nor' easter. Nice to be at a sport for the kids that I actually know sometihng about for once.

Evening Magazines loop, with the NOSH shortcut. Controlled burn on the northern side last week - logs were still smouldering. Sleep-deprived type of knackered, but legs OK.

Another cracker of a Saturday morning 'nick off while Tom is sailing' paddle. Headed out from Manly wharf to find perfect conditions for a North Head circumnavigation. When the swell & wind has the right combination, you can do a largely downhill paddle, and end up 800m from where you started. Walked back across paralllel to the Corso wishing a I had a carbon boat, then paddled over to Tom for a chat on the water.

Easy ride from Malga at about 10am, still giggling from Tom's trombone practice as the soundtrack to breakfast. He was impressive.

Slow roll back to Malga.

Strong enough to get to work, but not to ride there (or run an outback mining pub).

Sick. Hopefully have caught it early though.

C • Sick 1

Sore throat, so took it easy. Still felt like a bit of an effort.