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The Tack – Action 7

Key points:

  • Keep the steering accurate as the helm swaps hands.
  • The crew is ready to jump on the wire.

Helm

Move your mainsheet hand back to the tiller extension ready to swap hands. Grasp the tiller extension in the same hand as the mainsheet. Then you can let go of the extension with your other hand.

Focus should still be on the jib and accurate steering to accelerate the boat quickly.

Once again notice the rudder is almost central, allowing the turn to stop and the boat to accelerate forward.

Crew

Focus on the power coming into the jib and the heel of the boat.

Get ready to explode onto the wire as the power comes on.