Dinghy sailing, written down properly
Small boats.
Big breeze.
Fewer capsizes.
Rigging, boat handling, racing rules and the tactics that actually decide races — explained by someone who has spent the hours on the wire. Start with a guide, stay for the drills.
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Right of way, mark roundings and penalties, with worked protest examples and diagrams.
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Start-line plans, beat strategy, shift calls, and coaching drills you can run with two boats.
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Reading a forecast, sea breeze, gusts and lulls, tides, and staying found on open water.
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Kit that earns its place in the boat, plus tools for wind chill, rig tension and handicap times.
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