Getting ready for the new season, let's recap on some of the things that were good about last season:
1. Crew. We have a great crew and some solid reliability.
2. Boat speed. Concentrating on boat speed rather than trying to point as high as the others.
3. Going the right way. We're starting to really spot the breeze and anticipating what will happen in our bay.
4. Boat trim. You have to sail Farr Out flat, it is the main trimmer's responsibility to make up for the lack of keel.
5. Starts. Being on the money, maybe, see the video below. Great when everyone's line shy. But we can't expect this in Q class, fighting for the commitee boat end on starboard tack isn't gonna cut it. More brave port starts. Starting below and faster than the sigmas i.e steaming in at full speed and tacking away if the right is favoured.
I initially thought publishing your strategy for the coming season on the internet for all to see was a bit daft....then I realised it was to sail fast, in the right direction, and get a perfect start. Thats pretty obvious! ;-)
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