Two-thirds of team USA arrived at 8pm Dubai time..8am California time. Philippe has been there a few days. Flight was full and long. More info later from the Holiday Inn..Internet City, Dubai. Water 80 degrees, air 80 degrees, Fenn Elites ready for Pat, Philippe and Noah.OPS News item imageOPS News item imageOk, heres another fun game if you are reading this. Predict who will come first, next and third out of Team USA……First 5 correct answers and I will send you a calf strap. Noah from Maui..Philippe from Balboa and Pat from Newport..hint..Philippe is the fastest( by a lot) in the Flat…Patrick is fitter than Noah, but Noah trains downwinds everyday.

Dark Horse is Joe Glickman also paddling for Team USA…he trains hard…lives in New York.

Just send me an email before the race starts.