ISSUE #: 143
THEME: Fleet Tactics
DATE: Jan/Feb 2018
CONTENTS:This issue is all about tactical moves that will help you navigate your way around the race course amidst a fleet of boats. Topics include:
- why you should avoid tactics whenever possible
- the different general types of tactics
- • tricks for approaching the starting line
- assessing your tactical risk
- keeping your tactical options open
- first beat versus second beat tactics
- port-tack approaches to the windward mark
- making strategic-tactical compromises
- keeping clear lanes downwind
- exiting the leeward mark
- and more.
