Sailing Off The Wind... Plan Ahead

A comprehensive guide to offwind sailing tactics and strategy in Thistles. Covers decision-making about packing the chute, planning position before setting, jibing, stripping, and other key techniques for managing downwind legs effectively.

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• sailing tactics
• offwind
• technique