Starting A list of topics covered on this site for starting in dinghy sailing, with links to those pages General Winning the Start – Essential Skills for Dinghy Sailing Racing to Win – The Pre-Start Racing to Win – Starting Starting Strategy Risk Management at the Start Choosing Where to Start Transits (or Line Sights) The First 100 Metres What to do if you get a bad start Starting Watches Types of Starts Starboard End Start on a Starboard Biased Line Mid-Line Start on a Level Line Port End Start on a Port Biased Line Port Tack Start Dip Starts Skills Holding Position Before the Start Racing to Win – Accelerating off the Line Practising Starting Part Completed Page(s) Protecting Your Space