
The Reach-Through Escape: How to Get a Better Lane
Stuck on the hip of leeward boat off the start? A reach-through escape might be your best next move. But don’t wait.

Stuck on the hip of leeward boat off the start? A reach-through escape might be your best next move. But don’t wait.

Avoiding wind shadows is an important part of your downwind strategy. Where are the shadows and how do you avoid them? Mike Ingham explains the essentials of avoiding bad air downwind.

Stuck on the hip of leeward boat off the start? A reach-through escape might be your best next move. But don’t wait.

Avoiding wind shadows is an important part of your downwind strategy. Where are the shadows and how do you avoid them? Mike Ingham explains the essentials of avoiding bad air downwind.
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