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 August
5, 2004 - Our 49er Team measured in today, in what is a
three-to-four hour process. Chief International 49er class measurer Barry
Johnson (AUS) checks everything VERY carefully. Because 49er sails are
standard, little sail measurement is performed. However, each mainsail
has been provided with the national flag of the country, as well as the
three-letter country code and the names of both skipper and crew in bold
letters. This will show up very well for Gary Jobson’s TV coverage.
 In
addition to the mainsail identification, the spinnaker will also carry the
national flag. Barry signs each sail before measurement is complete and
the boats are weighed as well to insure the one-design nature of the
fleet.
Following a long day it was back to the Village for a shower and dinner.
Weather was a big topic of discussion today as there were two
thunderstorms at the Olympic Village with torrential rain (visibility 50
metres). And yet 30 miles away at Aghios Kosmas Sailing Center not a drop
of rain fell.
 Some
of our athletes who have been training here for a month have taken some
time off. However, security has asked me not to mention who, much
less where they have gone. More about security in a later report.
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