Our focus depends on what we see as the key to success in today's conditions. 7.3 Wind Wind Strength Find more wind. There are several things to look for to find more wind. Look for wind on the water. Stand up in your boat and look upwind.
Puffs create dark patches on the water.
The wind changes near shore. Most of our racing is done close enough to shore that winds vary across the course. Often there is better wind near shore. When the wind is blowing onshore the thermals near shore create more wind. In an offshore wind the thermal mixing near shore sometimes pushes the stronger winds from aloft down to the surface.