Another extremely tough end to the year. A solid 25knots in both races. First race was another second but finished the year off strong getting a first. Day off tomorrow before the last 3 days of racing. 

Tough day 2 yesterday. Felt like a bit of deja vu with posting another 2 seconds. The racing at the top is extremely close so just got to keep pushing. 

Had a quick burn around comet bay this morning to sharpen up before the start of the Nationals tomorrow. Looks like a windy week expected and looking forward to the close racing. 

Day 5 brought a very hot northerly which was decreasing in strength all day. We just got two races in. In the first I fought back to finish 4th but in the second I got caught up in a battle with Tom to finish 13th. This was my drop so still sitting in 2nd going in to tomorrow's medal race. 

Day 4 was extremely tough for myself. After hitting the water not feeling 100% I struggled in the first race getting an 11th. I managed to bounce back in the second to minimise the loss and get a 2nd. Still sitting in 2nd overall

Day 2 meant a late start and finish for us as light wind early afternoon saw the fleet before us being postponed which pushed us back. When the solid 10-17 knots came in we got two races away. Managed to get a 2nd and a 1st to move me up to 2nd overall. 

Day 1 of Sail Melbourne brought tough sailing. Started the day well with a 3rd but could only manage a 10th in the second race. Sitting in 4th overall with a lot of racing left. Later start tomorrow so hopefully the wind will settle for racing. 

I have been in Melbourne for a couple of days now. We had a short sail today to get everything sorted before the first World Cup of the season starts tomorrow.