Sail-World.com : Paralympics London 2012 - Aussie Matt Bugg prepares for action
Paralympics London 2012 - Aussie Matt Bugg prepares for action
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'Matt Bugg at the Delta Lloyd Holland Regatta - London Paralympics 2012'
Richard Scarr
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London Paralympic Games 2012 gets underway on the waters off Weymouth and Portland on Saturday. Australian sailor Matt Bugg is preparing for his first taste of Paralympic Games action.
Bugg has spent the last few months training at home in Hobart as he prepares to take on the world’s best 2.4mR sailors at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
'My preparations for the Games have been great,' said Bugg. 'We've had the most beautiful sailing weather in Hobart over the last couple of months and training has been great. I'm really happy with my boat and sails and think I'm as prepared as I'm ever going to be.'
The 2.4mR singlehanded class features incredibly close racing and while Bugg is only relatively new to the class, having first represented Australia in 2010, he’s quickly gotten up to speed.
While the London 2012 Paralympic Games will be Bugg’s first experience of competition at the highest level the Tasmanian has his eyes on a podium finish.
'I'm feeling confident heading into the Paralympics that if I sail my absolute best for the whole regatta I'll be coming home with a medal.
'This is my first Paralympic Games and I'm really looking forward to competing at the highest level of my sport and taking part in some great yacht racing,' he said.
Australia’s Paralympic sailors have spent a lot of time racing and training at the Weymouth and Portland venue of the last few years and have settled well into life in the Paralympic Games village.
'Life in the village feels different to normal regattas because everyone is staying and eating in the same venue,' said Bugg. 'This has created a friendly atmosphere and the volunteers are fantastic.'
The sailing competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games begins on Saturday 1 September with medals to be awarded on Thursday 6 September.
Australian Sailing Team website
London 2012 Paralympic website
by Craig Heydon
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