How the Decision to Sail as One Fleet Helped a Mid-fleeter to Improve at 2011 Nationals

Mid-fleet sailor Dan Russell describes how the decision to race as one fleet at Nationals, instead of splitting into two divisions, proved beneficial for his team. He details the specific improvements made through the week, including boat speed optimization, mark rounding tactics, wind reading, and advice from top sailors, culminating in a top 30 finish.

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• Nationals
• Pensacola
• tactics
• boat speed
• racing philosophy