Tactical Leeward Gate Essentials
The goal of a leeward gate rounding is to pick the best gate mark to allow short-term gains, a quick exit from under the fleet and a move toward the next shift.
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The goal of a leeward gate rounding is to pick the best gate mark to allow short-term gains, a quick exit from under the fleet and a move toward the next shift.
A rounding tack at the leeward mark can put you in control. The key is to anticipate the need and tack first.
Left or right? Crowd or Clear? The better choice is most often the one with the longterm gain.
The goal of a leeward gate rounding is to pick the best gate mark to allow short-term gains, a quick exit from under the fleet and a move toward the next shift.
A rounding tack at the leeward mark can put you in control. The key is to anticipate the need and tack first.
Left or right? Crowd or Clear? The better choice is most often the one with the longterm gain.
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