Krystal Weir

Sail-World Delta Lloyd Regatta ISAF World Cup & Video

Krystal Weir — Mon, 28 May 2012 21:34:23 +0000

SAIL WORLD MEDIA
http://www.sail-world.com/UK/Delta-Lloyd-Regatta—Thrilling-victories-on-final-day-+-Video/97723

VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xVJTt6FFdQ&feature=player_embedded

Krystal wins ISAF World Cup Holland

Krystal Weir — Sat, 26 May 2012 23:04:51 +0000

Krystal Wins ISAF World Cup, in Holland

It has been a challenging week of racing in Holland. We had 5knots on day one follow by 10knots the next day. It was a tight battle amongst the small girls in the light winds on day one.I came away with a 2,4,2,4 which is nice and consistent. Day Two I was able to pull away further from the fleet and gain a 10point buffer on Tina from Croatia.

This morning we raced the final heat which helped me with a 17point gap leading into the Medal race. This definitely took the pressure off heading into Medal.

The prize giving was an amazing stage setup with bands all night. They invited the general public of Holland to come and farewell the Dutch team to the Olympics. It was a fantastic vibe and one of the best Prize givings I have ever been to.

I want to take this opportunity to thank my coach Laura Baldwin for her tireless effort in helping me achieve my goal of Gold in 2012 in London. This is a great step in the right direction. Also to my family and friends at home, my Yacht Club Sandringham for always supporting me and my sponsors from YA Audi, Hamilton Island, Ronstan, Liros/ deck hardware & my personal sponsors Veolia, Tudor Insurance, VIS.

Worlds Wrap Up in Boltenhagen

Krystal Weir — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:16:05 +0000

Krystal finishes a disappointing 21st at the World in Boltenhagen. Yet posted some great results during the regatta with a 1st & 3rd going into Gold Fleet.

It was a very tricky regatta in Boltenhagen Germany with 30 degree shifts mosts days or a slow persistent shift that you did not what to be the wrong side of. I had a great qualifying series heading into Gold Fleet in 6th place. During Gold fleet racing things just didnt fall my way. I had an incident with a ferry spectator boat that came across our course on day one, on day two tricky winds where i just didnt pick it right and on day three I had to do a 720 off the start line which is not fast.

I learnt so much during this regatta, we had 140boats competing from all over the world. I am looking forward to next years worlds where I can turn things around.

I am now heading to Holland Regatta for the Delta LLoyd regatta before heading over to Weymouth for training and Sail for Gold.

Boltenhagen

Krystal Weir — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:18:37 +0000

We have arrived into Boltenhagen, Germany in preparation for the Worlds that begin in a weeks time. The full rig boys are currently racing in the tricky light conditions. The venus is a cute little town right up the top of Northern Germany which means we are dealing with some cold conditions. On Day one when we were unloading the boats & launching the coach boat it was 7degrees outside. We also found out that this resort is actually for cross country skiing as it is completely flat & freezing cold.

Our accommodation is perfect and it definitely is made for the cold conditions as it is very cosy inside with a inside fire. We will be toasting marshmallows later on in the week for sure. I have began training with Sara Winther of NZL and Tulla from FIN. Should be a good week with lots of fast tracking for the Games.

It is now only 80days to go before the Olympics begin so time is flying.

On our way from Hyeres we stopped in Lake Garda for two days where I was able to go windsurfing and enjoy some gelati & pizza. This part of our trip was cut a bit short as I ended up in Hospital for a few days after the regatta, I had many tests from the doctors in France and they have given me the all clear.

Looking forward to getting time in the gym again and on the water. Wish me luck and if you want to follow the results the link is below.

Sail Hard! No Limits!

http://www.laserworldchampionship.com/en/results.html

Hyeres ISAF Grade 1

Krystal Weir — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:10:13 +0000

It has been a great week of racing in Hyeres. We had a long week as many times we were sent out to race in 30knots to the outter course. Once we were all ready to race the commitee had trouble setting courses & sent us to shore.
We would then sit onshore for an hour & be sent out again into the 30knots. Overall I am happy with my performance during the week. The finishing place of 7th is disappointing considering my abilities this week.

I had a great week showing how close I am to podium time.
Laura & I are on track towards London & looking forward to the next few weeks of training before the Worlds in Germany.

Krystal competing @ ISAF Grade One Hyeres, FRA

Krystal Weir — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:59:59 +0000

It has been a busy week so far with Qualifiers finished. Overall a windy series with 30knots posted on two out of the three days. I am currently sitting second overall after a 2,1,1,2,1,4. To follow watch my Facebook fan page for updates. Krystal Weir.org Gold 2012

If you wish to contact me on my French phone it +33 7 78 13 22 43

Gold fleet tomorrow. http://sof.ffvoile.fr

Delays delays Delays…

Krystal Weir — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:41:29 +0000

This trip I am not having the best travel luck as I keep missing flights or being delayed. This time I am postponed due to a Virgin Atlantic emergency landing, which has left the aircraft in the middle of the only runway at Gatewick airport. Fingers X that they move the plane before tomorrow and then I can make my way down to Hyeres, France for the next ISAF World Cup event.

http://news.sky.com/home/uk-news/article/16209659

Luckily I am up in London with my friends and will enjoy some serious pub trivia tonight

Krystal in UK, London

Krystal Weir — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:42:15 +0000

Hi All, My Uk number is +447788613672 for those who wish to contact me before i head down to Hyeres for the next installment of the ISAF World Cup France.

I have been back in Weymouth (Olympic Venue) for a bit of R nR which included windsurfing in 25-30knots on a 74L simmer (amazing fun). I am now up in London catching up with friends and taking in the sites before training with Laura begins on the 17th. Will keep you posted

Sail Hard, No Limits

Krystal

Krystal 5th @ Palma ISAF Grade One

Krystal Weir — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:42:24 +0000

Krystal finsihes 5th overall in her first ISAF European event

It has been a busy few weeks in Europe. After a very long flight from Australia I finally made it to the small island off Barcelona called Palma. All the different classes are scattered around at different clubs around Palma. The lasers were at a cute tourist town call Can Pastilla.

Yachting Australia set up coaching for the event for me with Fernando Alegre. He is a great coach who has helped me with boat on boat tactics and fleet strategy. I spent the regatta all ears on how to control boats around me.

The regatta itself was tricky with the first half of the event being less than 5knots. Palma this year left a lot of top sailors out of the equation as they couldnt figure out the conditions. The medal race was sailed in 15-18knots and confused sea. I headed into the last race in 4th place, 14points off 3rd and LTU 5th, FRA 6th on same points. Worse case serario i could have been 8th overall.

I didnt have the best start but played the shifts well to round 2nd at the top mark, on the run I was yellow flaged which meant I had to do a 360 turn. I rounded 8th climbing back to 6th on the next leg. On the last downwind to the finish I was flagged again.

I finally finished the medal race 8th which resulted in 5th overall. My goal of the event was to finish top 5. Aim number one is achieved, my next goal is to Podium in Hyeres. The next ISAF grade one is in Hyeres, France in two weeks time.
http://www.sailing.org/worldcup/events/hyeres-2012.php

The AST was very successful with the 470 men’s crew of Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page won Gold, with Olivia Price, Nina Curtis and Lucinda Whitty claiming the Bronze medal in the Women’s Match Racing competition and Tom Burton finishing third in the Laser class.

Results
http://www.trofeoprincesasofia.org/portada.php

Update Krystal Weir “Wins WA Laser States”

Krystal Weir — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:25:23 +0000

Over the past month I have been training hard in Sydney and Melbourne with my training partner Jeremy O’Connel and coaches Laura Baldwin and Michael Blackburn. We have been utilising the National Training Centre at Middle Harbour Yacht Club. It has been a great couple of weeks squeezing in training and two regattas. The Victorian State Titles were run from Somers Yacht Club on Western Port Bay VIC. and the NSW State Titles were run from Gosford Sailing Club, NSW. Congrats to Jeremy who took out the VIC State Titles.

Both these events were tricky ones for me as I found it hard to find my form after a month off sailing Lasers in January.

I have recently returned from Western Australian were I competed in the WA Laser State Titles. The competition in WA was tough with three good boys to look out for in the future Ben Walkemeyer, Mark Spearman (ISAF Youth rep) and Tristan Brown. The regatta was run on the river in 5-8knots, it was shifty and tricky. The race committee managed to get in 9 scheduled races.

I was happy to finally find my form at this regatta just in time before I head across to Europe.

Results

http://www.sopyc.com.au/media/laser_radial_2012_wa_open_state_championship_2012.htm