Yesterday we practiced the 2k in the rain. More teams were at the race sight. The Australian team filmed our practice and there were generaly more cameras everywhere. Our boat was distracted during practice and this was the first day for most that the reality of being at the world championships was finally setting in. Emotions ran high. It's in these situations that a team really gets to know each other and there were a few surprises that threw the team off.
Between the mood of the team yesterday, and the pain that all this humidity is causing in my hip, I did not sleep at all last night. If this team does not get their emotions together we're screwed.
Today was our last practice before the competition starts tomorrow. "G", our steer person, gave us a well needed talk and the coach took a few people aside. There were a few tears but we were back to our selves on the boat. The melt down is behind us and we can get back to the business of winning. It rained hard during practice but the boat feels strong again. Tomorrow is the hardest race; the 2k. We only get one chance; no semi final or final... just one chance.
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