"You've got to crack a few eggs to make an omelette..." These were the words that my coach, Rob Fox had for me after what was a pretty tough regatta. For those that don't know the saying, Wikipedia defines it as: In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that something should be destroyed. (and yes, parts of me were destroyed!)

I finished 26th overall. This wasn’t the greatest result for me, however I’m not upset by it at all. I actually had a tremendous learning opportunity that I am thankful for - yet it was a bit frustrating too. We got mostly stable and onshore conditions as well as light winds, which were two items on my list of “need to work on”. Unfortunately they didn’t come separately, so I had to learn as well as put into practice both things at once. Slowly and surely, it was all coming together, but I knew I couldn’t expect more than that for the time being. I know that I am working on all those little pieces of the puzzle, and sometimes it feels like those pieces aren't coming together quick enough, but I am starting to see the big picture now and I believe that these pieces will all come together at the right time. Needless to say, I have come home with some key things to work on the water.

I will be home until August 5th. I'll be training diligently before I head off to Weymouth, UK for the World Cup Event: Sail For Gold, followed by my Worlds in Denmark.

Loving the sunshine, hope you are too!