Well for the first time in six years i am boatless.
Michael O'shea a 49ner sailor from Sydney brought the boat and I wish him well, I know he will enjoy every second in the class.
For me, I have not yet had the time to miss the class yet, between work and family life I would not have had the time to sail but I'm sure when the summer months come around I will regret the sale.
So the plan is to be back for the 2011 worlds at Belmont a new man/ sailor but for now exercise is on the road with two pedals.
I'll still post occasionally letting you know the progress of hip replacement and cycling achievements if you are interested.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Up 4 sale
Well for the first time in 5 years it looks like I may be boat less with my decision to put "Freaken Sweet" up for sale.
Over the last few months with a combination of work and recessions I have not had the time to get out on the water.
The sale of the boat is regrettable, It comes with a combination of frustration and finances.
over the last year I have been up grading my boats to hopefully gain an edge only to find that lack of mobility on the boat slows or inhibits any straight line gains I make. Tacking and gybing are key factors in being competitive in moth sailing. Over the years my handicap is increasing and not decreasing which is a sign that my sailing is not improving with the rest of the fleet due to my hip and for me I sail to enjoy but part of that enjoyment is being a "little" competitive which is slipping for me resulting in stress and frustration.
I am not quiting sailing all together, I have intentions to still visit St George and pick up the odd crew if needed.
I have been doing ALOT of bike riding the last three months, lost 8 kgs in the process and am currently finishing in the top 8 out of 20 riders in my class on club days into my second race.
the best part about this is the fact that this does not affect my hip in a negative fashion, there is no pain when I ride in fact the injured leg was 100mm in circumference difference to the other. Now it is only 35mm smaller which my specialist is stoked about.
So, with the increased strength due to the riding and the sale of my boat this places me in a great position for my hip resurfacing both financially and physically. I will still post hear with updated on how I am doing.
I will promise this, After the operation I will be back on a moth hopefully a new Mach 2 pirouetting across the boat.
If you are interested;
Freaken Sweet (Luka's Skywalker) excellent condition
Prowler 4 two years old
near brand new center foil (oliptical foils)
New wing tramps
MSL 12 sail
CST High mod. Mast and boom
competitive boat with great history
NO LEAKS
$14,000.00 or
$14,600.00 with registered fully enclosed, Galvanised trailer.
Call me on 0415 473 115
grant.medcorp@bigpond.com
Over the last few months with a combination of work and recessions I have not had the time to get out on the water.
The sale of the boat is regrettable, It comes with a combination of frustration and finances.
over the last year I have been up grading my boats to hopefully gain an edge only to find that lack of mobility on the boat slows or inhibits any straight line gains I make. Tacking and gybing are key factors in being competitive in moth sailing. Over the years my handicap is increasing and not decreasing which is a sign that my sailing is not improving with the rest of the fleet due to my hip and for me I sail to enjoy but part of that enjoyment is being a "little" competitive which is slipping for me resulting in stress and frustration.
I am not quiting sailing all together, I have intentions to still visit St George and pick up the odd crew if needed.
I have been doing ALOT of bike riding the last three months, lost 8 kgs in the process and am currently finishing in the top 8 out of 20 riders in my class on club days into my second race.
the best part about this is the fact that this does not affect my hip in a negative fashion, there is no pain when I ride in fact the injured leg was 100mm in circumference difference to the other. Now it is only 35mm smaller which my specialist is stoked about.
So, with the increased strength due to the riding and the sale of my boat this places me in a great position for my hip resurfacing both financially and physically. I will still post hear with updated on how I am doing.
I will promise this, After the operation I will be back on a moth hopefully a new Mach 2 pirouetting across the boat.
If you are interested;
Freaken Sweet (Luka's Skywalker) excellent condition
Prowler 4 two years old
near brand new center foil (oliptical foils)
New wing tramps
MSL 12 sail
CST High mod. Mast and boom
competitive boat with great history
NO LEAKS
$14,000.00 or
$14,600.00 with registered fully enclosed, Galvanised trailer.
Call me on 0415 473 115
grant.medcorp@bigpond.com
Monday, January 5, 2009
Back on the Bike
It has been 9 years since I have ridden a bike. When I was originally diagnosed with the arthritis the doctor back then advised me to give up riding, high impact gym work outs and look for a new job and just swim for exercises.
Over the last couple of years with moth sailing my exercise regime consisted of swimming, rowing machine, weights, bad food and plenty of beer.
I enjoy the bad food and beer, but training solely at the gym on a rowing machine or swimming laps bore the shit out of me and I burn out mentally after a few weeks through the boredom.
Over the Xmas break I pulled out my old bike and went for a small ride and it did not hurt, so I have brought the bike home.
Over the last couple of days I have ridden to the gym worked out in the weights room and ridden home, not too far around 8km round trip. I did not realise how unfit I have become, legs shaking and dry reaching after small hills (embarrassing) but every day gets easier and the rides become longer.
How does this affect my hip?
It's better than pain killers, swimming hurts, riding does not ?? my right hip is 4 inches smaller in diameter than the other and I was asked by the doctor to try and build the strength back up again before the re-surfacing sometime this year.
Most of the trouble I have on the moth is due to the fact that my bad leg is so weak and I can not support my body weight on it to be able to maneuver around the boat properly. I won't be able to do this well until the operation but I have gone from walking up stairs having to use the handrail to being able to walk and sometimes run up stairs un assisted in a matter of a week on the bike.
Hopefully this helps on the water, I'll keep you posted
Over the last couple of years with moth sailing my exercise regime consisted of swimming, rowing machine, weights, bad food and plenty of beer.
I enjoy the bad food and beer, but training solely at the gym on a rowing machine or swimming laps bore the shit out of me and I burn out mentally after a few weeks through the boredom.
Over the Xmas break I pulled out my old bike and went for a small ride and it did not hurt, so I have brought the bike home.
Over the last couple of days I have ridden to the gym worked out in the weights room and ridden home, not too far around 8km round trip. I did not realise how unfit I have become, legs shaking and dry reaching after small hills (embarrassing) but every day gets easier and the rides become longer.
How does this affect my hip?
It's better than pain killers, swimming hurts, riding does not ?? my right hip is 4 inches smaller in diameter than the other and I was asked by the doctor to try and build the strength back up again before the re-surfacing sometime this year.
Most of the trouble I have on the moth is due to the fact that my bad leg is so weak and I can not support my body weight on it to be able to maneuver around the boat properly. I won't be able to do this well until the operation but I have gone from walking up stairs having to use the handrail to being able to walk and sometimes run up stairs un assisted in a matter of a week on the bike.
Hopefully this helps on the water, I'll keep you posted
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