The Human Speedo

Technical sailing article explaining how to use visual crew feedback to gauge speed and height relative to competition without electronic speedometers. Ingham describes how his tactician Quinn compares relative distance to nearby boats to provide honest feedback in 20-second cycles, enabling quick adjustments to sail trim and boat handling.

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• technique
• tactics
• crew communication