The saying that races can be won and lost in the corners is very true, especially at the leeward mark. But here’s where being proactive and attentive to sail trim can really make the difference.
Bringing new blood on board for your midwinter events? Terry Hutchinson shares his team-dynamic tips.
When the team hasn’t sailed together in a while, there’s an easy way to get everyone on the same page and going fast.
A course change usually comes at the worse time possible: while you’re rounding a mark in a pile up. But that whistle and Code Flag Charlie will have the info you need to make a move and get ahead, according to Terry Hutchinson. You just have to be ready for it.
The saying that races can be won and lost in the corners is very true, especially at the leeward mark. But here’s where being proactive and attentive to sail trim can really make the difference.
Bringing new blood on board for your midwinter events? Terry Hutchinson shares his team-dynamic tips.
When the team hasn’t sailed together in a while, there’s an easy way to get everyone on the same page and going fast.
A course change usually comes at the worse time possible: while you’re rounding a mark in a pile up. But that whistle and Code Flag Charlie will have the info you need to make a move and get ahead, according to Terry Hutchinson. You just have to be ready for it.
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