Cecilia Wollmann, the Bermuda sailor, is leaving no stone unturned in her preparations for next week’s Sailing World Cup Regatta in Miami.

Wollmann arrived in Miami on Monday and has experienced a wide range of conditions during her training camp, sailing in the single-handed Laser Radial dinghy.

“The past few days of training have all had different winds, which shows you how difficult it is to predict accurately what the wind will be next week when the regatta starts,” Wollmann said.

“I’m much more confident in my boat handling in light wind, but have been working on my skills in heavy wind a lot recently.

“Miami can have a variety of conditions making it a tricky place to sail. It is a nice place to compete as there are so many different conditions here.”

There will be plenty at stake for Wollmann at the regatta, which is the final qualifier for this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio, where she hopes to represent the Island in the Laser Radial women’s fleet.

To achieve this she must finish as the top sailor from North America yet to qualify. Although the pressure is on with so much at stake, Wollmann is remaining calm.

“I’m one of the youngest competitors here and I have many more years to compete,” she said. “Knowing this, I’m using every regatta as practice for the next one.

“I have tried to put as little pressure on myself as possible so I can think clearly and smartly throughout the regatta.”

Wollmann gave a reminder of her potential after placing fifteenth among a fleet of 54 entries at last month’s Youth Sailing World Championships in Malaysia, her best showing at the event.

She attributes her good form to spending more time on the water perfecting her craft.

“This year [last year] I have been competing and training a lot and have been able to do online courses which has really allowed me to focus on sailing, putting me in a good mindset ready for this regatta,” Wollmann said.

Should she fall short of her qualifying bid in Miami there is still the possibility of receiving a wild card to Rio.

“This is the last competitive qualifier; however, there is the opportunity to be granted a Tripartite Commission Invitation,” Wollmann said. “This is limited to just two female sailors.”

Meanwhile, also competing at the World Cup in Miami, which runs from January 23 to 29, will be compatriot Cameron Pimentel, who is also chasing his Olympic dream.

Like Wollmann, Pimentel, who competes in the full Laser rig, will have to finish as the top North American in his class yet to qualify to reach Rio.

Should Pimentel come up short in his bid he will be hoping to have done enough to secure one of the two wild-card spots up for grabs.