Ten (or so) Stupid Things People Do on the Race Course

Insightful racing tactics column identifying eight common tactical mistakes that slow boats down and cost races. Klotz argues that overfocusing on tactical boat-to-boat maneuvering wastes time compared to strategic sailing (playing wind and current, sailing the most efficient course), drawing on observations from 30+ years of racing.

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• racing
• tactics
• strategy
• boat handling
• technique