Arrived In Olympic Village
An 11 hour flight to Beijing, a 1.5 hour flight to Qingdao and a 1 hour bus ride became a decent sized trip. Arriving in Village was spectacular. The Buildings were lit up and the city of Qingdao was buzzing with the anticipation of the biggest sporting event about to begin.
— Zac
An 11 hour flight to Beijing, a 1.5 hour flight to Qingdao and a 1 hour bus ride became a decent sized trip. Arriving in Village was spectacular. The Buildings were lit up and the city of Qingdao was buzzing with the anticipation of the biggest sporting event about to begin.
— Zac
Vancouver, CAN Prep for Olympics
I am Training full tilt right now in Vancouver, with JP Tobin (6th in the World), and Dave Hays (Canadian Sparing Partner). The intensity is high and the anticipation is high. The Olympics is just around the corner and now is the time to not hold back anything for training. will keep you all posted.
— Zac
I am Training full tilt right now in Vancouver, with JP Tobin (6th in the World), and Dave Hays (Canadian Sparing Partner). The intensity is high and the anticipation is high. The Olympics is just around the corner and now is the time to not hold back anything for training. will keep you all posted.
— Zac
A 6th Place at a grade 1 event
The Grand Slam Event of Kiel Woche (northern Germany) took place for a week at the end of june. With some of the top men in the world it made it a challenge to get to the front of the pack. This was my 3rd and final race before the Olympics, allowing me to focus on my fitness and tactical aspect of racing. Full Report..
— Zac
The Grand Slam Event of Kiel Woche (northern Germany) took place for a week at the end of june. With some of the top men in the world it made it a challenge to get to the front of the pack. This was my 3rd and final race before the Olympics, allowing me to focus on my fitness and tactical aspect of racing. Full Report..
— Zac
Hard Training in Valencia, ESP
Intense training, at the America's Cup venue of Valencia, ESP. I am currently training with Tom Ashley 2008 World Champion and Pre-Olympic Champion. We are working hard together to develop our light wind skills and fitness in preparation for the Olympics
— Zac
Intense training, at the America's Cup venue of Valencia, ESP. I am currently training with Tom Ashley 2008 World Champion and Pre-Olympic Champion. We are working hard together to develop our light wind skills and fitness in preparation for the Olympics
— Zac
Delta Loyd Regatta under way
2 races yesterday with marginal to light conditions. Some tough racing and just more warming up for the games.
— Zac
2 races yesterday with marginal to light conditions. Some tough racing and just more warming up for the games.
— Zac
Europeans... A humbling experience
Not having raced for 3 months and barely windsurfing due to the cold winter in Vancouver left a lot of rust for me to shake off during the European Championships. This is what I first thought of. And then it came to mind that, I only needed to keep the people who mean most to me close by. My training and Focus continues. Zac
— Zac
Not having raced for 3 months and barely windsurfing due to the cold winter in Vancouver left a lot of rust for me to shake off during the European Championships. This is what I first thought of. And then it came to mind that, I only needed to keep the people who mean most to me close by. My training and Focus continues. Zac
— Zac
Sail Auckland
After a month of taking it easy after the World Championships, I came back to Auckland, NZL. I competed in the 3 day grade 1 world class event. I finished 4th overall of 48 sailors. My best grade 1 event result. Still here in Auckland training and preparing for the Europe tour, and the Olympic games.
— Zac
After a month of taking it easy after the World Championships, I came back to Auckland, NZL. I competed in the 3 day grade 1 world class event. I finished 4th overall of 48 sailors. My best grade 1 event result. Still here in Auckland training and preparing for the Europe tour, and the Olympic games.
— Zac
Going to the Olympics Games
I finished on a good note with the last race. Although I was not happy with my results, I did what was needed to be done by finishing top Canadian. As a result I will be representing Canada at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Qingdao, CHN.
— Zac
I finished on a good note with the last race. Although I was not happy with my results, I did what was needed to be done by finishing top Canadian. As a result I will be representing Canada at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Qingdao, CHN.
— Zac
2008 World Championships - Auckland, NZL
The worlds's have been given us a mixture of conditions. With only one day left I am still top Canadian and in the sole representative Olympic spot. Click full report for day by day reports and the results link. Full Report..
— Zac
The worlds's have been given us a mixture of conditions. With only one day left I am still top Canadian and in the sole representative Olympic spot. Click full report for day by day reports and the results link. Full Report..
— Zac
2008 World Championships about to begin
Seven years of travelling, racing, training and a little more travelling have led to up to what is to come in the next week. Full Report..
— Zac
Seven years of travelling, racing, training and a little more travelling have led to up to what is to come in the next week. Full Report..
— Zac
New Home Base Auckland, New Zealand
After 7 years of training and preparation it has all come down to what will happen at the 2008 RS:X World Championships. Full Report..
— Zac
After 7 years of training and preparation it has all come down to what will happen at the 2008 RS:X World Championships. Full Report..
— Zac
2007 Pre-Olympics
The 2007 Pre-Olympics were held in Qindao, China. The event hosted the best sailor from each country, as to mimic the Olympics. This was a great learning experience for the next year.
— Zac
The 2007 Pre-Olympics were held in Qindao, China. The event hosted the best sailor from each country, as to mimic the Olympics. This was a great learning experience for the next year.
— Zac
2007 Pan American Games Report
Once every 4 years all of the Americas unite for a grand competition of Olympic sport at the Pan American Games. The sports range from beach volleyball to sailing. Winning my selection in January to be the sole representative of Canada has made for a busy summer schedule, one I know I will never forget. Full Report..
— Zac
Once every 4 years all of the Americas unite for a grand competition of Olympic sport at the Pan American Games. The sports range from beach volleyball to sailing. Winning my selection in January to be the sole representative of Canada has made for a busy summer schedule, one I know I will never forget. Full Report..
— Zac
2007 World Champs Report
The final series were just as difficult as the qualifying in terms of wind conditions, with our windward mark only 300 meters off shore and the wind gusting from 2-20 knots with oscillating shifts of over 100 degrees. I began to thrive in the conditions and concentrated on sailing smart. In the first race of the final series I rounded the first mark in 2nd place, Full Report..
— Zac
The final series were just as difficult as the qualifying in terms of wind conditions, with our windward mark only 300 meters off shore and the wind gusting from 2-20 knots with oscillating shifts of over 100 degrees. I began to thrive in the conditions and concentrated on sailing smart. In the first race of the final series I rounded the first mark in 2nd place, Full Report..
— Zac
2007 World Championships
On July 6th the 2007 ISAF World Sailing Championships opened with a bang, hosting over 60 nations and 1500 athletes, it was the beginning of an event to remember. Full Report..
— Zac
On July 6th the 2007 ISAF World Sailing Championships opened with a bang, hosting over 60 nations and 1500 athletes, it was the beginning of an event to remember. Full Report..
— Zac
SOF Starts
Semaine Olympic Fancais starts tomorrow. This is the first large grade 1 event Full Report..
— Zac
Semaine Olympic Fancais starts tomorrow. This is the first large grade 1 event Full Report..
— Zac
2007 Europe Tour Under Way
The build up to the 2007 Europe Grand Slam Tour has been many hours of on and off the water training. Windsurfers from around the world train and work hard on many things in the off season. The Princess Sofia Cup is the first event of the season where many people come to show what they have or have not done over the winter.
— Zac
The build up to the 2007 Europe Grand Slam Tour has been many hours of on and off the water training. Windsurfers from around the world train and work hard on many things in the off season. The Princess Sofia Cup is the first event of the season where many people come to show what they have or have not done over the winter.
— Zac
2007 South American Championship
A five day event with many high caliper sailors from around the world. Tricky light wind and offshore conditions made for an interesting event. READ MORE... Full Report..
— Zac Feb 19, 2007
A five day event with many high caliper sailors from around the world. Tricky light wind and offshore conditions made for an interesting event. READ MORE... Full Report..
— Zac Feb 19, 2007
Zac Plavsic - 2007 North American Champion
The 2007 North American Championships where held in Miami, Florida. 4 days of strong wind made racing hard work while leading up to Miami OCR. Read More. Full Report..
— Zac Jan 15, 2007
The 2007 North American Championships where held in Miami, Florida. 4 days of strong wind made racing hard work while leading up to Miami OCR. Read More. Full Report..
— Zac Jan 15, 2007
Back in Action
Sorry for not updating recently. Here is an abriaviated version. Training NZL Dec 1-23 North American Champion Jan 14 Qualified for 2007 Pan-American Games Jan 27 *Current Status* Training in Brazil Feb 1-28 Full Report..
— Zac Feb 08, 2007
Sorry for not updating recently. Here is an abriaviated version. Training NZL Dec 1-23 North American Champion Jan 14 Qualified for 2007 Pan-American Games Jan 27 *Current Status* Training in Brazil Feb 1-28 Full Report..
— Zac Feb 08, 2007
Florida Training
After a month off the board it is now time to get to work for next season. Most of the Canadian Team is down here in Cocoa Beach, Florida... Full Report..
— Zac Nov 21, 2006
After a month off the board it is now time to get to work for next season. Most of the Canadian Team is down here in Cocoa Beach, Florida... Full Report..
— Zac Nov 21, 2006
2006 RS:X WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
On September 23rd 164 of the best male Olympic class windsurfers gathered in Lake Garda, Italy to take part in the 2006 NeilPryde RS:X World Championships. The first race in gold fleet was an adrenaline rush with 82 boards screaming off the starting line, traveling in excess of 15 knots upwind. One small mistake on a line of 82 would mean getting spit out the back of a moving wind shadow of which there would be no return. By the end of the day I had achieved my goal of finishing in the top 25. This was the best result I have produced at any major WC event and was pleased with my progress throughout the 2006 season. At the end of the event I gained respect from many of the sailors. With the help of my teammates and coach we were able to establish Canada as a new force in the RS:X Olympic class. Full Report..
— Zac Oct 8th, 2006
On September 23rd 164 of the best male Olympic class windsurfers gathered in Lake Garda, Italy to take part in the 2006 NeilPryde RS:X World Championships. The first race in gold fleet was an adrenaline rush with 82 boards screaming off the starting line, traveling in excess of 15 knots upwind. One small mistake on a line of 82 would mean getting spit out the back of a moving wind shadow of which there would be no return. By the end of the day I had achieved my goal of finishing in the top 25. This was the best result I have produced at any major WC event and was pleased with my progress throughout the 2006 season. At the end of the event I gained respect from many of the sailors. With the help of my teammates and coach we were able to establish Canada as a new force in the RS:X Olympic class. Full Report..
— Zac Oct 8th, 2006
2006 SEASON SUMARY
When the New RS:X Olympic board came out in July 2005 all of the countries and athletes began to train and work toward one goal, the first ever Neil Pryde RS:X World Championships. This grand event was to be held during September 2006, in Lake Garda, Italy. Full Report..
— Zac Oct 25th, 2006
When the New RS:X Olympic board came out in July 2005 all of the countries and athletes began to train and work toward one goal, the first ever Neil Pryde RS:X World Championships. This grand event was to be held during September 2006, in Lake Garda, Italy. Full Report..
— Zac Oct 25th, 2006
Garda
crasshed my bike after 100 k ride GOOD FUN!!!
— Zac.P
crasshed my bike after 100 k ride GOOD FUN!!!
— Zac.P
