I broke my promise and would like to start by apologising for such a long time between updates. It seems like yesterday I posted about the difficult selection of my favourite European foods when in reality, it was this time last year. So much has happened between then to now, including more training, travel, regattas and, unfortunately, …
Nomadic lifestyle
There is something very nomadic about being an elite athlete, and I'll be honest, I'm not a huge fan of living out of a suitcase, but I have a great appreciation for where the events take us and the places we get to see. However, at the end of the day, nothing feels better than …
Stroopwafel’s, Bratwurst and Gelato
Three iconic foods from three iconic countries. I cannot tell which one I like more, stroopwafel, bratwurst or gelato. Have you tried any or all three? Despite the culinary delights, that's not what I came back to Europe for; I came back to race, train and improve! After catching the flu on a quick return home, I was …
Swings and Roundabouts
There is no bad day in France a ‘pain au chocolat’ (chocolate croissant) can’t fix and isn’t that the truth! Elite sport is tough and unforgiving; for every step forward, there are at least two steps back. However, the most important trait an athlete can have is resilience, and that fighting spirit! After my good …
Two positives and a negative
Leaving home is always bittersweet, but a new sailing adventure is calling, and I am on my way! After a relatively smooth journey, although I nearly missed my first flight due to a slow check-in, I made it to Palma de Mallorca. After the cancellation of this event for two years due to COVID, this …
Home and away.
It had been 105 days since I had been at home, and nothing felt quite as good as being reunited with my family and my bed. Although my time at home was short and sweet, it was so good to be back enjoying the last few weeks of an Aussie summer. The highlight was spending …
It’s about time!
Finally, we are off and running! After two years of travelling up and down the east coast, finding new places to sail and helping prepare our Tokyo Olympians, it was our time to shine, and we couldn't be more excited! It was a last-minute ditch effort to race across the world in time for the …
Elyse Ainsworth Sailing 