Starts are arguably the most important factor of all small boat racing.
Making sure you are in clear air, and on the favored end of the line, could be the difference between a first or second place finish. When sailing on an in-land lake, it's especially important to know what direction the wind is coming from. If you can't place a wind indicator at the top of the mast, place a short piece of cassette tape on the shrouds. Thanks to its light weight, it will fly in the slightest breeze. Today's Lesson View the lesson for this week.