Embracing autumn (TT column 29.09.13)

As an athlete I've always been a doer and not necessarily the most patient spectator. You might have noticed I enjoy dipping my toes in a little sailing, making the most of any spare Sunday to join the crew of a Plymouth based yacht. Having said that, for the majority of the race I might as well be a spectator as my role only lasts a minute or two per tack. This is quite the opposite to any sailor on board one of the Americas' Cup catamarans. Sailing still seems to receive too little media coverage (in my opinion) so I'm not sure whether you'll be aware of last weeks battle between the Kiwis and the Americans out in San Fransicso bay, but one thing is for certain this year most certainly made compelling viewing. It was apparently all down to our very own Sir Ben Ainslie's efforts that Team Oracle USA powered to the most incredible comeback in history. The challenge for Ainslie's future is now to secure a British team that can rival this years champions.

I've always been known to love the sun but there is still plenty to smile about as we enter the autumn. From my point of view this weekend has confirmed we are into the new season. The two affirmative factors being the change in sporting events and the return of some decent viewing to our small screens. Yes I know the rugby season has been up and running for a few weeks now, but I've just been to my first game since the summer. As for the other factor, I'm sure you have a strong idea as to what I'm referring to in particular. All I need to say is the sequin season has returned.

Embracing Autumn (TT column 29.09.13)

As an athlete I've always been a doer and not necessarily the most patient spectator. You might have noticed I enjoy dipping my toes in a little sailing, making the most of any spare Sunday to join the crew of a Plymouth based yacht. Having said that, for the majority of the race I might as well be a spectator as my role only lasts a minute or two per tack. This is quite the opposite to any sailor on board one of the Americas' Cup catamarans. Sailing still seems to receive too little media coverage (in my opinion) so I'm not sure whether you'll be aware of last weeks battle between the Kiwis and the Americans out in San Fransicso bay, but one thing is for certain this year most certainly made compelling viewing. It was apparently all down to our very own Sir Ben Ainslie's efforts that Team Oracle USA powered to the most incredible comeback in history. The challenge for Ainslie's future is now to secure a British team that can rival this years champions.

I've always been known to love the sun but there is still plenty to smile about as we enter the autumn. From my point of view this weekend has confirmed we are into the new season. The two affirmative factors being the change in sporting events and the return of some decent viewing to our small screens. Yes I know the rugby season has been up and running for a few weeks now, but I've just been to my first game since the summer. As for the other factor, I'm sure you have a strong idea as to what I'm referring to in particular. All I need to say is the sequin season has returned.