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    Yacht Racing - Introduction

    The goal is not the finish line. That’s just the bonus. Any sailor worth his salt knows that the real test in yacht racing is how you deal with the challenge of getting to the finish line. That’s the hardest part of all.

    So the question, therefore, is not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game.

    In this article, we offer you some tips on yacht racing to help you deal with the various challenges that come your way.

    Things to Remember

    The most important thing to remember when you go yacht racing is preparation. This should always take the top place in your list of priorities, and includes making sure you have a clear air, good speed, and already ahead the first beat.

    Just think about how much easier it is to have a good position right at the very beginning. If you are able to manage that at the first mark, the rest of the race is going to be a lot easier.

    But just how do you get that good position at the first mark? Simple. Just follow the tips provided below:


    The early bird catches the worm.

    Or so the saying goes. It finds application in yacht racing as well. If you want to get anything done, you simply have to get there early.

    Don’t settle for just being on time, because getting there early means having extra time to check the wind and tide, check the start bias, and check if the yacht is in working order.

    Is everything okay when you take the starboard and a port tack from line? Is everything right with the transit? Or do you notice any shifts of line after you have taken the transit?

    These things might seem minuscule, but if you want your yacht race to start right, then better make sure that everything is good and everything is fine and you are ready to take on the high seas.

    Decide.

    Believe it or not, sailing is all about decision-making. It has more to do with deciding what is the right course of action than knowing about the wind’s direction, the roughness of the water, and how the yacht is doing. It is all that and more combined together so that all you are left to do is decide.

    Decide where you want to start on the line. Decide whether the wind shifts, tide and other boats make this position advantageous or disadvantageous to you. Decide whether to defend your current position or move on to the next water for a more advantageous line. And so on and so forth.

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