Welcome back, to a new start in 2012.
And a new start is what the Bronte A crew has to offer you all.
Ocean Thunder round 3 was held last week, and historically we have left the beach prematurely. Be it big waves, big nerves or a big letdown, we just can't seem to crack the event.
To reflect this, in the lead up to race day we started calling it Ocean Chunder. Keep it fun, low pressure and a place to really get this combination sorted. With young Justin Taylor at the helm for only the third time with us, we were keen to see how fast we could get our shiny blue hull humming.
After a few rounds, we had a fourth, third, second and first under our belt. With two more good results, beating North Cronulla for the win and robbing them of their extra point, we progressed through to the first elimination round. Needless to say it felt good to leave our boat on the sand while a dejected few packed up early and headed for the bar.
The first elimination round saw us responsible for sending Cottesloe on their long journey back home.
Quarters were next, our 8th race of the day, where we stayed collected and smooth to cruise out to the cans, milk every runner home and sprint up the beach to knock our friendly rivals Elouera, sending them on their way.
We found ourselves lining up for the semi's, pumped to be there. It was our 9th of the day, but due to smart racing we still had some go left in the tank. Had a great run out, good rhythm and easy speed. Our weakness has been the first few strokes coming out of the turn and onto the first runner. This may have lost us some momentum, and wasn't helped by being in the smaller swell end of the beach, so we fought hard but ultimately came in one wave behind the rest of the field.
We didn't make the finals, but after 9 races and a massive improvement, I feel proud to present the new and improved crew of 2012.
Happy New Year
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