After the Laser Worlds, I flew back to the UK to catch up with friends and family. I had my wrist x-rayed and all is healing well, so now I am concentrating on getting back into my fitness training and weight loss programme for the Olympics.

Alongside my sail training, I do cardio fitness work on my Orange bike which I really enjoy. My schedule does vary depending on whether I am on a fitness training week or combining fitness work with sailing. But generally I will do cardio training before breakfast, followed by gym and core stability work and either sail training or another cycling session in the afternoon. The training includes racing, tuning, mark rounding, general tactic work and debriefing / coaching. Afterwards I head back to the hotel to chill out with the other guys – we just chat about our day or watch TV and films.

Despite my injury, my training for China is going well, and I feel more confident with my preparation than I did before Athens, both physically and mentally. I’ve already won the two Olympic test events: in fact winning the 2007 Olympic Test Regatta in Qingdao was the most satisfying – I put enormous pressure on myself to win to prove to everyone that I was going to be the man to beat in the Olympics in 2008.

I went to the Dinghy Show in London at the weekend with a full day of activities including a Laser master class, press interviews, book signings, Volvo RYA Champion Club award presentations and a highly competitive Skandia Team GBR sail off in the model boat pool!! I also spent time speaking to junior sailors. The enthusiasm is inspiring, and I am always happy to help encourage them and give them tips.