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Racing Technique & Boat Handling Instruction

How to Have the Boat Moving at the Run

Technical article on boat handling at the downwind mark, including techniques for starting the spinnaker run, managing speed and timing to pick the favored end accurately.

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  • spinnaker
  • downwind
  • boat handling
  • racing technique