Sail the Basics and Don't Come Last (pdf)
Sail the Basics and Don't Come Last (pdf)
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.Picking the right approach for rounding the mark or finishing is exactly the same as on the first beat.
Approach on starboard tack, having tacked about 10 –15 yards (metres) or so from the mark.
Of course, if you are covering someone closely to the finish, all that matters is getting across the line in front of the other boat.
Essentially, any course that gets you there will do.
Don’t forget you must cross the line completely.
Sometimes pinching too close to the wind in order to beat an opponent to the line, will cayse your boat to go into irons ( stop completely ) and so not go all the way across the line.
Don’t chuckle….
This happens more often than you may think.
So keep the sails full and drawing and your boat moving at all times.
Your checklist for the final beat should look like this:
Course Sail as fast as possible at all times.
Stay out of trouble if surrounded by opponents.
Cover those behind you.
Covering Same tack
Stay to windward
Tack just after the other boat’s real tack Covered
Throw several quick tacks
Do a false tack or two Watch for the lay line
Plan your approach to the finish line Look for other boats
Think ahead
Concentrate After the finish
1 Get out of the way so that you don’t obstruct other finishing boats.
2 Go over the race in your mind and ferret out the mistakes you made and areas for improvement. This is particularly important as it will help you learn more quickly.
3 Give yourself a pat on the back, no matter where you finished, you’re probably better this time than last time anyway, and after all, you have just completed a race demanding skills that the average mortal hasn’t even dreamed of.
4 Don’t be too hard on yourself. Ask questions,
Every race is a practice for the day you beat this years National Champion….Right … Right !!!