SailZing.com is presenting a series of “Tactical IQ” sessions to help you think through common race situations. For this session, we put 8 leeward gate tactics scenarios in front of a group of scow sailors with SailZing’s model boats and…
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For many readers, including your editor, losing boats on the last leg is all too common. In this series of posts, we’re going to explore how to stay ahead on the last beat. We’ll start with covering tactics at the…
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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…