Crystal-clear objectives: Ensure that Switzerland qualifies and is able to send athletes to the next Olympic Games, and win a medal for Switzerland!
2009 :
Transition year and increase sailing experience on various boats
- Physical and stamina preparation
- Match-racing and sailing on the Pro circuit with Decision 35 catamaran “Ladycat”
- Progress with University
2010 : Full time sailing on the Laser World Cup pro circuit
Rise into the world elite to reach the top 10 (again !)
- Training volume in Australia
- Consolidate the financial side of the Olympic project.
- Top 10 at the European Championships and World Cup
- Top 15 at the World Championships in Scotland
2011 :
Full-time professional training
National qualification and athlete’s selection for the Games
- Top 8 at the Pre-Olympic Test Event in Weymouth, England
- Top 10 in the ISAF World championships in Perth, Australia
2012 :
Win a medal for Switzerland
- Fulfil individual athlete qualification for the Olympic Games
- Top 5 at the World Championships
- Targeted training for the Olympic races in Weymouth
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Becoming an elite sportswoman requires a perfect blend of talent, ambition and commitment.
The 3 sides of the athlete’s life (sport, job, private) must be well balanced.
In order to achieve the medal’s goal, Nathalie has again committed herself full time – sailing or training for more than 230 days per year, in Switzerland and abroad in the World Cup circuit.
Technique
Speed, feeling, boat handling, sail trim
Tactic & Strategy
Start phases, approach to the marks, rules of racing, weather forecast and tidal streams.
Physical
Strength, stamina, nutrition, ideal weight, recovery, peak performance management
Mental
Visualize the strategies, decision processes, emotional control.
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