Thursday, 11 August 2011

Sailing Development Squad

Hi, it's Craig here and I would like to talk to you about my sailing.
I sail in a single handed one person boat called an optimist.

This is me sailing my boat
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I have been sailing for many years now and have come to be in the top three at Glendowie boating club.
On Thursday the 11th of August I was chosen for the development squad. They choose the top 5 or 6, 11/12 year olds to train in Noumea with other children from Australia and the pacific islands. We are going to get concentrated training for ten days which will help me become a better sailor.
I leave on the 26th of November till the 6th of December 2011.

I am looking forward to sailing in the warm waters of Noumea.
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17 comments:

  1. Nathan11 August 2011 at 21:51

    Hi Craig, I enjoyed reading your post about sailing and think it's wonderful that you've been selected to represent New Zealand. This is not an opportunity that many people get and you should be very proud of yourself. I am sure you have put many hours into your training so far, and it's obviously paid off! I look forward to reading more about this exciting opportunity. Well done!

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  2. Anonymous11 August 2011 at 21:54

    Craig, you are so fabulous!! You have shown such determination in your sailing - I know there have been many cold weekends when you probably didn't feel like being out on the water, but you've stuck with it and wow! Congratulations again on being selected - what an honor. Go you!! What a fabulous example of a Stonefields learner breaking through and reaching the heights of their potential :D Bring on the America's Cup huh!!

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  3. Anonymous11 August 2011 at 22:31

    Well done Craig. When I was your age all I could do was look at pictures of boats! When I left school the first thing I did was buy a boat and learn how to sail. You are very lucky to get this opportunity and have obviously worked hard to earn you place in the group. Make the most of the oppoertunity and just enjoy learning with others who share your passion.

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  4. David Howie12 August 2011 at 08:35

    Well done. I started off in a similar way some 50 years ago and I have now sailed over 150,000 miles , the equivalent of over 5 times around the world. Stick to it and you'll be amazed what can happen.


    David - editor Crew.org.nz

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  5. Mike12 August 2011 at 09:42

    Well done Craig :) Sailing is a sport where your performance is totally dependant on you and the amount of time you invest in it. The more time you spend training and sailing the better you will get. I love your photo and I hope you are enjoying your Rooster Sailing Gear. Have a great time in Noumea and let me know if you and your parents need some help with anymore Rooster Sailing Gear for the trip. God Bless Mike

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  6. Courtney12 August 2011 at 13:57

    Wow Craig that sounds like it is going to be a great experience good luck!!

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  7. Michelle12 August 2011 at 19:17

    Hi Craig,
    You have made as major breaktrough in you learning I am really proud of you.
    This is going to be great experiance for you keep up the good work and try your best at Noumea.
    From your little sister.

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  8. Chris M15 August 2011 at 13:03

    Well done Craig, great result to get selected for this training after all this hard work.

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  9. Mike B15 August 2011 at 20:55

    Nice work mate, i learnt to sail at Glendowie back in the day aswell. Love to hear how everyone is going, keep up the good work.

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  10. Anonymous16 August 2011 at 14:05

    Thank you Mike for selling us the fantastic gear which is warm and comfortable.

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  11. Anonymous16 August 2011 at 14:09

    Thank you all for all the nice comments it makes me feel so great about going to Noumea to train. Thanks for all the support.

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  12. Russell W17 August 2011 at 13:37

    Congrats on making the Squad. My son Jonathon is also going to Noumea. Look forward to meeting you at the Winter Champs.
    Check out Jonathon at http://www.cleverpig.org/JonathonWeston/

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  13. Anonymous18 August 2011 at 16:45

    Awesome Craig! Your going on to Noumea train and your only a year 6! WELL DONE! Go out there and win! We all know you can! ; )

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  14. Craig Smith30 August 2011 at 01:25

    Good job Craig. Both my sons Ziggy and Cole sail Optis. See you at a regatta soon! Good luck in Noumea. Go hard buddy!

    Craig Smith.

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  15. Kush1 September 2011 at 12:16

    Wow Craig I didn't know that you sailed! I liked your text about sailing. Do you like any other boat?

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  16. Anonymous5 September 2011 at 14:37

    Hi Kush

    I like the new america's cup AC45's and I also like a boat called a 420 and two sailors that sail against want me to sail with them in the 420 because it is a two person boat.

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  17. Anonymous5 September 2011 at 14:43

    Thanks for all the comments.
    I am going to Noumea in 80 days.

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