Day 3 here in Greece. Very hot and very humid in the morning, with a dead calm sea. The waiting game,,,,
Walking through the rigging area, was interesting seeing how everyone passed the time differently. Some guys found some shade and slept. Others, slapped the headphones on and kicked back with some tunes. The sound of a small saw cutting a batten, a group of guys all standing watchful eye over his efforts. Another guy, sanding back some quick repairs to his board. A group of riders, gathered in the shade under one of the big trees, having a “formula conference” all giving different opinions on trim and “go fast”
techniques. Was cool to see all the riders from the different countries talking together, sharing ideas, and hanging out.
This rest day also allowed us to take a camera around to most of the competitors, to get a few interviews. Not only with the top guys, but we wanted to give a face and sound to all the names on the entry list. It was fun getting each of the riders to introduce themselves and say a few words about the racing and the location. Some were really camera shy, others are clearly ready for a Hollywood film contract. The wrap up video at the end of the event will be fun to watch.
With a small puff of about 5-9 knots, slowly creasing the dead calm in the race area, we were sent to the water in the hope of getting a race done. No luck with the wind gods today. Many of the guys (heavier riders ;-b) didn’t even leave the beach. After what seemed like an eternity, the race committee, sent us back to the beach and called off racing for the day early.
A few more video interviews, then ICE cold beers to close day 3.
Jason
