part 1: determining the favored tack of basic race start tactics in sailing presented by: jane doe...
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PART 1: Determining The Favored Tackof Basic Race Start Tactics in Sailing
Presented by: Jane Doe
Quebec Sailing Federation © Angela Fauteux
Basic Race Start Tactics In Sailing, using:
Part 1: The Favored Tack
Part 2: The Favored End
Part 3: The Favored Side Of The Course
Where are you now?
Those who have :
Basic knowledge of sailing
A desire to participate in a race
Designed for
Objectives
Explain:
(1) What a typical race looks
like
(2) A starboard and a port
tack
(3) The favored tack strategy
Length of the presentation: 30 minutes
After this lesson:
10 minute break
Slides will be posted online
Emergency exit is on your left
Bathrooms are on your left
Administrivia
Unit 1: Layout of the racecourse
Crossing the start line at the right time
Competing with other boats
Having speed
Having good wind
Challenges for sailors
Unit 2: A review of ‘tack’
A boat on starboardA boat on port
Unit 2: A review of ‘tack’
Unit 3: The favored tack
(1) Bring your boat to the middle of the start line
(2) Put your boat facing the wind
(3) Trace a line from the front of your boat to the next mark
(4) Is the mark in middle or on the left or right side of the boat?
Unit 3: The favored tack
Choose the best option
Unit 3: The favored tack
Judging the behavior of
surrounding boats,
decide to either:
Take a chance
Play it safe
(1) What a typical race looks like
(2) Starboard or port tack
(3) The favored tack strategy
Review of the main concepts
The is no right answer
Take into consideration, and evaluate:
The favored tack off the start line
Your right of way
The behavior of the other boats
Conclusion
1. Slides of “Part 1: The favored Tack” will be posted on the Quebec Sailing
Federation’s website
2. Courses offered later today:
Part 2: The favored end
Part 3: The favored side of the course
3. Other resources:
For flags and right of way rules:
“The Racing Rules of Sailing” manual published by the Canadian Yachting Association
For more about racing :
“Advanced Sailing Skills” manual published by the Canadian Yachting Association
The Quebec Sailing Federation 514-252-3097
Resources
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