July 8th, 2008

The latest update, the team had a wonderful training session with Scott Whitman and Julia Dorsett who were just back from the test event in

China May 3-12.  They gave useful information on the conditions and logistics.  We hope to complete one more training session in early August with the Team Paradise boat.

We have been testing a new steering system which Scott has been using.  The steering now gimbals with the seat as before it did not.  We are currently in the process of packing the container which departs July 10th.  One thing is that there are no marine shops in China so we must bring any spare gear that we may need such as tape, switches, wiring, blocks and shackles.

This has been one heck of a journey.  The sailing community has been overwhelmingly supportive. Our friends and family have endured the hardships of ever changing circumstances.  Maureen and I have kept a positive attitude and we all are just one regatta away from becoming Olympic medalist.  May we sail our best and enjoy the ride. Thank You.

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  1. Nick, Maureen and Mary Kate,
    We have butterflies in our stomachs! We are thrilled for all of you. What a journey! What an inspiration! Yea, Nick! Yea, all of you!
    With best wishes and prayers, Susan, Skip, Kristin and Megan
    P.S. Megan wants to go for the Gold one day. You inspire her, Nick!

    Comment by Susan Kenney — July 9, 2008 @ 10:38 am

  2. Oh, Kristin would like to go for the Gold too. But her “ride” eats hay and jumps!
    Best, S.

    Comment by Susan Kenney — July 9, 2008 @ 10:41 am

  3. Nick,
    Bring it home my friend! BRING IT HOME!

    -B

    Comment by Bob Willer — July 9, 2008 @ 3:07 pm

  4. Nick,
    I’ve been keeping track of you through Rocky. Don’t know if you remember me (ex girlfriend of Mike Bennett). I am so proud of the accomplishments you have made! You are an inspiration to us all. Good luck in Beijing and Godspeed.
    Jill

    Comment by Jill Hauk (Heath) — July 12, 2008 @ 7:14 pm

  5. Hey Nick,
    You both have overcome so much hardship and strife(to say the least). The best is yet to come. I know that you both will bring home the medal. I am so proud of you both. Can’t wait to see, Moe come off the plane in Boston with Olympic bling bling in Sept!
    Paula McKinnon

    Comment by Paula McKinnon — July 19, 2008 @ 2:44 am

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