Mike Leigh Prepares for the Laser Worlds at Hayling Island
A note from Mike Leigh as he prepares for the Laser Worlds at Hayling Island starting next week.
“I have been training for five of the last six days and we have had some great wind over that time. Later this afternoon a front is supposed to pass generating quite large winds which will remain for most of tomorrow. It is quite an interesting venue as there is an extreme amount of current in the channel we sail out of and on the race course. The previous two days have been very fresh with a strong opposing tide which has created some rather large waves resulting in plenty of capsizes and bent masts.
Today was one of the lighter days we have seen so far, and I used the opportunity to trial another sail. I was pleased with this sail and now plan to use it during the regatta. Tomorrow is a scheduled rest day as the forecast is calling for gusts into the high 30′s which is beyond the racing limits. It will give me an opportunity to make a few small adjustments to my boat.”