Practising Starting
There are quite a number of skills needed for good dinghy sailing starts and these can be practised easily on your own or in small groups
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Protecting Your Space
What the Experts Say Videos for Protecting Your Space Books for Protecting Your Space Links for Protecting Your Space What We Learned What the Experts Say Jon Emmett – Yachts and Yachting website “Make the gap too big (big enough for another boat to fit in comfortably) and someone will probably come along and take … Continue reading
Racing to Win – Accelerating off the line
Accelerating off the line at the start is arguably the most important skill you can have in order to get consistently good sailing starts.
Port Tack Start
The port tack start is not for the faint hearted, relying on bravery, brinkmanship, quick and bold decision-making, and excellent timing
Mid-line Start on a Level Line
Mid-Line starts are possibly the hardest to get right, mostly because it is much harder to be sure of your position relative to the line
Port End Start on a Port Biased Line
Port end starts can be tricky, and winning the pin is generally less important than getting a clear lane near the pin buoy.
Starboard End Start on a Starboard Biased Line
The Committee Boat end is almost always a busy place, so getting a good starboard end start can be a tricky balancing act
Holding Position Before the Start
Holding position in the countdown to the start is an important skill as it enables you to select your starting position on the line.
Transits (or Line Sights)
What the Experts Say Videos for Transits Books for Transits Links for Transits What We Learned What the Experts Say Nick Craig – Helming to Win “It is rare that there is a perfect transit on the shore in line with the start line. If not, this should not be a concern. You should aim … Continue reading
Choosing Where to Start
Choosing where you want to start can be crucial to how your race pans out, and three simple questions can help you make the decision.