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Taming the floater spinnaker douse

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The floater spinnaker douse is a technique used when a helmsperson is unsure on how to navigate in a crowded situation while approaching the leeward mark of a race. The strategy can be done if there is complete cooperation between the helmsperson and the trimmers.

Author: Madrigali, Jeff
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 1999

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Beat the big-fleet blues

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A race committee can use mid-line race committee boats to realize fairer, more consistent starts. Members of the committee can also improve their ability to identify and record boats using radios and recorders.

Author: Grosvenor, Sandy
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 1999
Competitions, Sailing

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Subjects list: Methods, Sailboat racing, Yacht racing
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