Rudderless Sailing This video from Norman Sailing shows Optis using the sails and body weight to steer the boat. Minimizing use of the rudder is a key racing skill and the techniques apply to all light boats. See the links…
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Accelerating Check out this video on accelerating an Opti, with narration and overlays by Shirley Robertson – double Olympic gold medalist. Although this is shown in an Opti, the concepts apply to many other boats. See the links below for…
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Boat Handling & Performance
Optimist Leeward Mark Rounding with Double Olympic Gold Medalist Shirley Robertson
Optimist Leeward Mark Rounding Check out this video on Optimist leeward mark rounding, narrated by double Olympic gold medalist Shirley Robertson. The related content links provide additional tips. Key Steps Approach wide Daggerboard down Slight heel to leeward Steer smoothly…
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Optimist Gybing Check out this video showing Optimist gybing, narrated by Shirley Robertson, double Olympic Gold Medalist. The links provide videos from other sources with additional tips. Key Steps Bear away gently and sheet in main Stand, move back foot…
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Making clean mark roundings during a sailboat race can spell the difference between maintaining a lead and losing a pack of boats. Many of us are focused on gaining an advantage in a race to stay ahead or to catch…
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Race Course Notes The MC-Scow class is all about sharing knowledge. This past weekend, at the Southeast Regional regatta at Lake Eustis Sailing Club, the top five sailors at the end of Day 1 shared race course notes in a…