Now you know where the benchmark is

Besides, both Jennifer/Kelly and Matt/Gina are excellent crews with considerable practice time under their belt. Put in the same effort and you'll be a lot more near the front.

Just like John says; give it time and enjoy the learning curve itself. A few times you will make big improvements and when that happens you'll be in all states. Later, when you are a relatively good sailor, you will not experience similar highs anymore. Then all gains made will be rather small.

I trust that you'll be back for more.

Wouter