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Scott shares his views on why this could be a spicy leg and what he hopes to learn about the boat as they sprint from Spain to France<\/h3>\n
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As Canada Ocean Racing – Be Water Positive heads into the next leg of The Ocean Race Europe, a “spicy” sprint from Cartagena to Nice, skipper Scott Shawyer is shifting gears.
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\u201cThis leg is about starting to document the changes we\u2019re making and how we\u2019re sailing the boat,\u201d Scott explains. \u201cWe\u2019re beginning with the previous owner\u2019s settings, and then seeing if we can improve on them. It\u2019s a scientific process – we’ll run speed tests, validate whether we\u2019ve made improvements, and document them properly so we can update our playbooks.\u201d
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That focus on process is rooted in what the team has learned over the first two legs. \u201cWe\u2019ve found ways to get more speed, and we know we can be competitive with the other boats,\u201d says Scott. \u201cBut we\u2019re not consistent yet. That\u2019s why we need to document properly and follow a steady process. It\u2019s the only way to build repeatable performance.\u201d
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Preparation for Leg 3 has been a mix of technical tweaks and tactical planning. \u201cWe\u2019ve spent a lot of time studying the weather, talking through our processes, adjusting different screen settings on the boat,\u201d he says. \u201cWe’ll be taking notes on the fly, so we can really understand what we\u2019re doing in the moment.\u201d
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And the weather? \u201cFruity,\u201d Scott laughs. \u201cOr spicy, as I\u2019d call it. There\u2019s a low-pressure system moving through, and then something coming out of France that could turn into a Mistral, so we\u2019re expecting strong conditions coming into Nice. The tactical challenge will be navigating those systems and getting the timing right so we make the most of them.\u201d
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Amid the technical goals, Scott has a personal one too: \u201cI\u2019d like to not get seasick, or if I do, to get used to the motion of the boat! I want to have fun with the team and keep making progress on learning how to sail a foiling boat.\u201d
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On the performance side, the goal is clear: \u201cFoil earlier, more efficiently, and more quickly. Competing and learning go hand in hand for me. I want to race, but I also want to really understand what we\u2019re doing, document it, and follow a process that makes sure we\u2019re getting better each time.\u201d
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The stopover in Cartagena offered a valuable pause. \u201cIt was great, but busy,\u201d says Scott. \u201cA good insight into how many electrolytes and fluids we\u2019ll need to get through this next leg!\u201d More importantly, it was a chance to reconnect with the team and set the strategy for what comes next.
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\u201cWe\u2019re thinking about the physics of what we\u2019re doing, and how we document that. That\u2019s what will help us improve – not just pushing harder, but being smarter, too.\u201d<\/p>\n

Check out the images below of our Cartagena stopover! <\/p>\n

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