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.
Stuart Walker contemplates what to do when stuck between two winds.
Rounding the weather mark with a well formulated plan, says America’s Cup veteran Moose McClintock, will help you make the most of the downwind legs.
Ever-shifting wind creates opportunities that can turn a losing race into a winning one in the blink of an eye, and vice versa.
Don’t underestimate the value of a well called puff.
Even with the best tactical foresight, we can find ourselves in a jam, but keep these three tips in your tactical toolbox, and you’ll always have a Plan B.
With the new sailing season fast approaching, it’s time to sit down and set new benchmarks for better results. “Strategy” from our April 2011 issue.
Tim Herzog explains that holding on to a lead can be as much about your mindset as it is your speed or tactics.
Communication between boats on the course can help in tight situations, but sometimes it’s better to “shut up and sail.”
With foiling catamarans, match racing tactics still apply, but with narrow course boundaries and rapid closing speeds, tactics are accelerated to a new level.
Taking a big-picture look at the conditions will help you set up better, and make smarter small-picture decisions.
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.
Stuart Walker contemplates what to do when stuck between two winds.
Rounding the weather mark with a well formulated plan, says America’s Cup veteran Moose McClintock, will help you make the most of the downwind legs.
Ever-shifting wind creates opportunities that can turn a losing race into a winning one in the blink of an eye, and vice versa.
Don’t underestimate the value of a well called puff.
Even with the best tactical foresight, we can find ourselves in a jam, but keep these three tips in your tactical toolbox, and you’ll always have a Plan B.
With the new sailing season fast approaching, it’s time to sit down and set new benchmarks for better results. “Strategy” from our April 2011 issue.
Tim Herzog explains that holding on to a lead can be as much about your mindset as it is your speed or tactics.
Communication between boats on the course can help in tight situations, but sometimes it’s better to “shut up and sail.”
With foiling catamarans, match racing tactics still apply, but with narrow course boundaries and rapid closing speeds, tactics are accelerated to a new level.
Taking a big-picture look at the conditions will help you set up better, and make smarter small-picture decisions.
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