have you guys done any races. beacause i just started racing one and a hlaf years ago and wanted to know if you had any tips.
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Fenders
keep a fender handy , always use these if your going to collide , your fingers will get broken if you use your hands to push off other boats
keep a fender handy , always use these if your going to collide , your fingers will get broken if you use your hands to push off other boats
Rules
Try to learn the rules and always be ready to yell 'starboard' or 'leeward'. It seems to me that the crew that yells the loudest often wins the day.
Try to learn the rules and always be ready to yell 'starboard' or 'leeward'. It seems to me that the crew that yells the loudest often wins the day.
The Winner
When I first started to race I followed the winners to learn what I could and keep close, now many years later I'm stell following the winnerws. But, what the hell, it's still fun.
When I first started to race I followed the winners to learn what I could and keep close, now many years later I'm stell following the winnerws. But, what the hell, it's still fun.
I learned to race as crew on another boat. Learned what I could and after 2 years started to race mine. Now I have so much silver and crystal I have no where to keep it all. My suggestion, get your sailmaker to go on a couple of races with you and point out what you are doing wrong. Make suggestions what to do right. Then go out and practice, practice, practice. Keep the crew involved and always talk up your maneuvers before you make them. After any race, get the crew together and hold a "debrief". There's lots to be learned at the debrief and everyone feels like part of the team.
North U Sail Trim manual
I think it's a very comprehensive manual on sail trim written in simple terms with clear diagrams. Well worth the price. Check the HOW chandlery or your local sailing store. The first step to being successful is boat preparation. That means a clean, fair hull and equipment in good working condition. The next step is learning how to use sail trim and boat trim to develop and sustain maximum boat speed under a variety of wind and sea conditions. In other words, learn your boat then learn how to sail it fast. These two steps alone will enable you to beat 80% of your competition. Consistent finishing in the top five of each race over the course of a regatta can even help you beat faster boats that aren't as consistent. The last step is tactics, which is how you beat boats that are as fast and as consistent as you are. This is where it gets interesting and I'm just beginning to get into this. Alan in LI has some excellent suggestions in this regard. Good luck. Peter H23 "Raven"
I think it's a very comprehensive manual on sail trim written in simple terms with clear diagrams. Well worth the price. Check the HOW chandlery or your local sailing store. The first step to being successful is boat preparation. That means a clean, fair hull and equipment in good working condition. The next step is learning how to use sail trim and boat trim to develop and sustain maximum boat speed under a variety of wind and sea conditions. In other words, learn your boat then learn how to sail it fast. These two steps alone will enable you to beat 80% of your competition. Consistent finishing in the top five of each race over the course of a regatta can even help you beat faster boats that aren't as consistent. The last step is tactics, which is how you beat boats that are as fast and as consistent as you are. This is where it gets interesting and I'm just beginning to get into this. Alan in LI has some excellent suggestions in this regard. Good luck. Peter H23 "Raven"
Crewing is good experience
The best way to learn to race good is to crew on a successful boat. It is also a good way to spy on your competition. I have stopped racing but I was lucky enough to start racing by crewing on a very competitive boat in my area. I raced on the boat for 5 years and loved every minute of it.
The best way to learn to race good is to crew on a successful boat. It is also a good way to spy on your competition. I have stopped racing but I was lucky enough to start racing by crewing on a very competitive boat in my area. I raced on the boat for 5 years and loved every minute of it.
Mug Race (for Daniel in Jax)
Have you participated in the Mug Race yet? It's hosted by the Rudder Club in Jacksonville and run on the St Johns River from Palatka to Jacksonville each year in late spring. Haven't done it yet but I hear it's a blast. Peter H23 "Raven"
Have you participated in the Mug Race yet? It's hosted by the Rudder Club in Jacksonville and run on the St Johns River from Palatka to Jacksonville each year in late spring. Haven't done it yet but I hear it's a blast. Peter H23 "Raven"
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