Originally Posted by
carl lewis
KT,
First off congrats on getting in the water and racing, I'm sure you had a great time !!
Now starts the learning curve. First and foremost you need to LISTEN to the referee and or race director as per instructions as to how the race will be run and FOLLOW them without saying anything but "yes sir"
I'm sure that Ross and company did a few things different for your class to make sure you all got on the water which is really cool, but every race will not be like that (ask John, Wayne, Ron, Jimbo or anyone with 30 years experience).
Some heats will go great, fast and out front and some will suck big time, maybe your start, maybe someone got the jump and you will be left behind,maybe you got hosed in the first turn or whatever ,well, thats racing... its happened to us all ..
You need to be able to come in after a heat and tell your father how the boat ran, not so much as how you did, but the handling and the speed through the corners and straightway and start a book, keep set up information, a good look at something like this would be go to Wayne's amazing story and look at some of his race/ test data see what he has written. every heat and every race is something different, never like the last one.
Remember first and foremost this is FUN, you have, and will meet some wonderful friends from allover the country and the world if you continue with this sport
Good grades also make a big difference,other race teams will see that you have put time and effort in to school and take it seriously, you might be surprised who might offer you a nice ride in another boat or class as time goes.
Regards,
Carl
94-R
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