15 meter nationals

Why did Chip give up, and go home at the 15 meter Nationals? He let a lot of people down.

On Monday, July 1, 2013 6:42:10 PM UTC-4, wrote:
Why did Chip give up, and go home at the 15 meter Nationals? He let a lot of people down.

From Dave Nadlers blog:

"Chip Garner told me he was having trouble getting it together, had lots of things go wrong, and decided to withdraw before something serious went wrong."

Sounds like the right decision.

2C

On Monday, July 1, 2013 5:42:10 PM UTC-5, wrote:
Why did Chip give up, and go home at the 15 meter Nationals? He let a lot of people down.

Safety and good decision-making must always come before considerations of victory in competition soaring. Chip did the absolutely best thing for himself. There will always be another chance for the DuckHawk to strut it's stuff.

Tim McAllister
CD 2013 Hobbs 15m/Open/R9 Sports Contest

On Monday, July 1, 2013 5:51:34 PM UTC-6, wrote:
On Monday, July 1, 2013 5:42:10 PM UTC-5, wrote:

Why did Chip give up, and go home at the 15 meter Nationals? He let a lot of people down.



Safety and good decision-making must always come before considerations of victory in competition soaring. Chip did the absolutely best thing for himself. There will always be another chance for the DuckHawk to strut it's stuff.



Tim McAllister

CD 2013 Hobbs 15m/Open/R9 Sports Contest

I echo Tim's comments and thoughts. Chip "chose wisely...." so please do not fret. He will be back to "fight" another day....

Thanks,
Renny
Albuquerque, NM

Chip is a very high quality individual and I support his decision to ignore any outside pressures put on him to fly and make the decision to pull out (due to any reason he felt important enough to do so). Contest flying at that level while feeling sub 100% mentally or physically is potentially, "all bad." It is not enjoyable. It is potentially unsafe for him and others flying with him. We should all be competing for the pleasure of competition, should we not?

I respect Chip's judgement now more than ever. Good luck Chip! Sorry that you had to pull out!

Sean
F2

On Monday, July 1, 2013 3:42:10 PM UTC-7, wrote:
Why did Chip give up, and go home at the 15 meter Nationals? He let a lot of people down.

It sounds like Chip did the right thing, It is easy to push your self or be pushed by others, it takes a lot more to take a step back and look at your self and know when you are not in the condition to make good decisions. There will always be another day, you should listen to the voice inside you before you listen to the voices outside.