In past years they have used an offset mark at the windward end and a
leeward gate, so be prepared to turn in both directions at the leeward
marks.
On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 3:32 PM Duane Farrar <duano@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>
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> 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
Duane Farrar
"In ferrum pro libertate ruebant"
