This morning there was a moderated wind and a clear sky. For the first time we were able to see the bank from the other side of the lake, which is normally impossible due to the smog. The children are easy to get on with, so we could start on the large lake with an easy beam reach exercise. The wind started to get up but fortunately the kids are fast learners so they could handle some more wind. In the afternoon the kids were tired as a result of the intense training in the early afternoon and the moderated wind turned into a fierce wind as well. So these difficult conditions forced us to go back on the small lake where we practiced the close reach.
Soon the kids wanted to go back on shore because the wind had an exhausting effect on them. I saw the opportunity to pick out the most motivated trainee and defy together the ‘rough weather’. There was only one daredevil. I think he had the time of his life, he enjoyed every second of it until he capsized. Still this couldn’t end his moment of glory towards his buddy’s, who couldn’t dare to believe one’s eyes.
This was an ideal event to end a lovely day of sailing.Greets,
The Shanghai team
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