Strategy is long term and planned, tactics is more immediate and spontaneous. There are three factors in planning strategy. We look for better wind. We try to take advantage of wind shifts. 1 - Strategy vs Tactics.
Strategy is our racing plan based on wind, wind shifts, and current.
Tactics, which we cover later, involves implementing our strategy and dealing with other boats. 7.2 Predicting Conditions Our strategy is based on the expected conditions. The more accurately we can predict the wind and current, the more confidently we can form our strategic plan. As we discussed in Chapter Two, our predictions are derived primarily from our own observations during the hour before the start, and our experience sailing in a particular area. We revise our predictions as we continue to observe conditions during the race.