At times, choosing which mark of a gate to round can seem to be like a game show guessing game. You know you want to pick the door with the prize, but what buoy do you want to pick? What buoy is best? The mark will be farther upwind. The mark is closer to where [...]
All posts tagged Leeward mark
The Gateway to a Better Finish
Posted by buoylogic on 08/25/09
http://buoylogic.wordpress.com/2009/08/25/the-gateway-to-a-better-finish/
The Pinch
When rounding the leeward mark in a long line of boats, it’s important set yourself up for a good upwind. To do that, after rounding you should have clear air. First do your normal wide and tight rounding. However, after rounding slightly pinch your boat farther than you normally would. Do this for a second [...]
Posted by buoylogic on 08/15/09
http://buoylogic.wordpress.com/2009/08/15/the-pinch/
Boat Angle Steering
“Look Mom! No hands!” is the phrase you must remember when steering. To sail at top speed, you must use your body weight to steer the boat without without your hands doing all the work. How do you do it? To head up – heel up To head down – flat boat (in some cases [...]
Posted by buoylogic on 08/15/09
http://buoylogic.wordpress.com/2009/08/15/boat-angle-steering/
