Many beginning and intermediate racing sailors could improve their sailing by focusing on the body mechanics of tacking. Good body mechanics will help you tack quickly and smoothly, keep control of the tiller extension, and be ready to hike and…
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Henry Chesnutt
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We see a lot of sailors struggling to pull in their mainsheet rapidly while retaining control of the tiller. As an example, we’ve seen lots of less than ideal techniques for leeward marks: steering with foot on tiller while sheeting…
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Henry started sailing 420s in his junior year of college when he and a friend realized they could get free sailing lessons if they started a sailing team. He was hooked after his first regatta and started sailing MC-Scows shortly…
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SailZing.com Contributor Henry Chesnutt (Lake Harriet Yacht Club) chatted with MC Scow Champion Bill Colburn after he won a Lake Harriet Yacht Club Championship race recently in “harrowing and gusty conditions”. Bill is a four time ILYA MC Champ from 2008-2011.…
