Tag Archives: Olympic Team

At the Helm: July 31 Morning Briefing

Posted on July 31, 2012 by dpaxton

I had begun to forget we were actually in England. All the sun and warm weather had me utterly confused. But, thankfully, a return to normalcy has occurred. This morning the clouds are just about at roof top level, it’s cold, windy and raining. Awesome! Continue reading →

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Daily Report: U.S. Olympic Sailing Team – July 29

Posted on July 29, 2012 by dpaxton

The 2012 Olympic Sailing Regatta began in Weymouth and Portland, U.K. with racing in the Finn and Star classes, plus in Women’s Match Racing. Continue reading →

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At the Helm: Training Done, Opening Tonight

Posted on July 27, 2012 by dpaxton

Here we are, ladies and gentlemen… all that our sailors, and Olympic sailors across the world, have been working towards for years begins tonight. Tonight is the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Games, and we are ready to go. Continue reading →

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In The News: Notable Press Clippings July 16-25

Posted on July 26, 2012 by dpaxton

With the Games closer than ever, Olympic excitement, and press, is at an all time high. So when the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team was the first team from the USA to arrive in London, they caused quite the stir. Check out clips from The Huffington Post UK, New York Post, USA Today and more. Continue reading →

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Flash quotes from Team Media Day, July 26

Posted on July 26, 2012 by dpaxton

FLASH QUOTES: Team Press Conference, July 26 at the Olympic Sailing Venue, Weymouth & Portland, U.K. Continue reading →

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At the Helm: With Wings on Their Feet

Posted on July 25, 2012 by dpaxton

My purpose in this blog is to give you a view of the Olympic Games and our team that you won’t get or can’t get from Facebook, photos, press releases or anywhere else. Follow along every day of the Games. Continue reading →

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Meet the Team – Bob Willis

Posted on July 25, 2012 by dpaxton

he Meet the Team series introduces sailing fans to Bob Willis (Chicago, Ill.). Willis, 25, began his sailing career at the age of eight, and quickly advanced through Optimists and 420s. Continue reading →

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At the Helm: It's Just Different

Posted on July 23, 2012 by dpaxton

One of the curious aspects of the Olympic Regatta is that you often hear two conflicting insights from people who have been here before. Continue reading →

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At the Helm: It’s Just Different

Posted on July 23, 2012 by dpaxton

One of the curious aspects of the Olympic Regatta is that you often hear two conflicting insights from people who have been here before. Continue reading →

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Protected: At the Helm: Sacrifice

Posted on July 20, 2012 by dpaxton

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