Right angles, AIS and radio calls: how we planned a busy crossing. By the end of the day, every crew had a list of small changes to try before the next race.
On the water
Telltales on the jib are the fastest feedback you have. Keep both streaming and the boat will point higher without slowing down.
- Keep a radio watch on channel 16
- Brief the crew on man-overboard roles
- Watch both jib telltales
- Prepare early for mark roundings
Good sailing looks boring from the shore. That is the point.
Kai Andersen, Gustline crew
The leeward mark was where places were won and lost. Crews that prepared early rounded clean and gained two or three boats.
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The photos are unreal. Which lens were you using?
Watching this made me want to go out right now, even though it is raining.
Glad it helped, have a great trip!
Good shout, we will add that to the list.
Our club ran the same drill on Sunday. Everyone was much faster by the end.
Glad it helped, have a great trip!
Thanks! We used a pretty old action camera, nothing fancy.
I would add one thing: always check the forecast twice on the day.
Clear and practical, thanks. Bookmarking for the winter.
How crowded was the beach? We are thinking of going in the spring.
Our club ran the same drill on Sunday. Everyone was much faster by the end.
Our club ran the same drill on Sunday. Everyone was much faster by the end.