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greatest benefits they’ve received has been off
the water. By training with us at Oracle Team
USA’s Pier 80 headquarters, they’ve seen firsthand just how seriously we take our fitness
program, and how it impacts our performance
on the water.
Any favorite places for land training? When
I get some time back in Marin, I love to ride. I
just started on the road bike recently, so from
our place in San Anselmo, I like to take the
road bike around the Paradise Loop or head
out to West Marin and Point Reyes Station.
I loved sailing from a young
age, so I looked for as many
opportunities as I could to get
out on the water.
I also love going up to the Bolinas-Fairfax
Ridge. I have a lot of favorite rides in Marin.
I’ve also mountain-biked for close to 30 years
on Mount Tam. One of my favorite rides
is the Fairfax Turkey Ride that I do every
Thanksgiving I’m in town. It was amazing this
year, held just after a bunch of storms, and the
course was just mud. It was one of the hardest
rides I’ve done, like riding through sand the
whole time. I ate a lot after that ride.
What is your advice for children interested
in the sport of sailing? Most important, have
fun and enjoy it. If you want to dedicate your
