I hope they are in Auckland in 2002-3. It's one of the most critical areas on a racing sailboat, and the people who work up there can be the most high-profile or the least recognized members of the crew. If the pointy end of the boat is your domain, Rich Bowen gives a lot of tips to help you survive up front. You might also want to consider lacing your lifelines or having some sort of strap system to hold your headsails on deck and out of the water when they're not hoisted. This is very important because sails dragging in the water or even appearing to be dragging in the water can be a bigger distraction to some people in the back of the boat than you might think.
Footing is also critical on the foredeck.
Or you might get some adhesive non-skid and apply it liberally and neatly. Forward hatches made of Lexan can get really slippery when wet. Check the halyard blocks, ratchets, and cleats, and before you leave the dock or mooring, be sure all lines are led correctly through the ratchets. And make sure that the leads and purchases are fair and not twisted. You should also check the spinnaker and headsail halyards for signs of wear, particularly the area that is normally left in the cleat.