Sailboat Racing Tips: Second-Beat Strategy
Sailing World Racing Editor Mike Ingham explains how to develop a second-beat strategy before rounding the leeward mark or gate.
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Sailing World Racing Editor Mike Ingham explains how to develop a second-beat strategy before rounding the leeward mark or gate.
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