For that matter, we should also put in a leeward mark. And then just do
a lot of roundy-rounds, always leaving the marks to port. We might as
well practice the full race course, especially for the new crews.
Particularly if they're planning to handle both the main and jib sheets
at the regatta (and any other controls they can take on.) the trick is
to learn to constantly tend to your sheets during each leg of the race
course and learn to anticipate what is coming at the next mark.
Duane
On 5/20/2019 1:20 PM, Grace wrote:
Great point, Jason. We can set up with an offset mark and practice sitting on required sides this week.
On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 1:12 PM Jason Wallenstein <jwallens@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:jwallens@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Hey Grace,
Is it possible to practice with an offset Marc this week. I think
of the good practice for everyone. As I’m pretty sure they will
have an offset Marc at the Robbie. Also I don’t know if you heard
from Duane but I got an email from the Robbie asking what side
they want the blind skippers to sit on as we are now required to
be in fixed spots. I wasn’t aware of this and in unsure how this
will work for us.
Jason
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On May 20, 2019, at 11:56 AM, Grace <graceface3629@xxxxxxxxx
<mailto:graceface3629@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
*Pre-season/Robie Pierce practice continues this Wednesday, May
22, at 5:30 PM at Community Boating. We will be practicing in
Ideal 18s. *
Last week we had two Ideals and two sonars full of sailors, plus
Renee in the committee boat and an excellent crew of dog handlers
on shore - thanks Iris, Cammie, and Joey! We practiced stopping
at a mark, several practice starts, and a race. We also discussed
all the things you can do to kill the time between the 5 minute
warning and the starting gun, such as checking which side of the
line is favored and where the puffs are coming down the course.
This week we will start off practice with a couple of drills
again, then go on to practice starts and races.
*Please reply to this email if you plan to attend on Wednesday so
we can reserve the right number of boats! See you there!*
Your devoted coaches,
Grace and Leo
