After sailing for over a month with some of the top Finn sailors, here are the main items I observed. They, along with The Playbook by Canadian Olympic Chris Cook, can help those interested in improving their Finn sailing.
1. These sailors are very disciplined and arrive on time.
2. They emphasize gym programs, even after sailing on the water.
3. They ride bicycles to and fro as their transportation, thus saving on expenses and working it into their training.
4. Very careful about what they eat and drink--oatmeal, fruit, cliff's bars, fruit cups big meal after sailing and vices like coffee and a pastry on Sunday.
5. Open, conversational personalities and are helpful to other sailors.
6. Do things to promote the Finn class and Finn fleets overall
7. Speak English well as their second language (except GBR, of course).
8. Mental endurance and physical stamina. Can concentrate and perform keenly in all wind conditions through the length of a training session and a regatta, especially in the medal race.
9. Are truly having fun, and are appreciative of the nice places they get to sail in.
10. Spend the pre-season lining up sponsorship, kit, and regatta schedule that's locked into place for the whole season and whole quadrennial.
11. Have Coaches and coach boats with debriefings.
12. Arrive at the venue 10 days to 2 weeks before an event to acclimate and train.
--Charles Heimler
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