The Heavy Wind Tack

Greg Fisher provides detailed technical instruction on tacking technique in heavy wind conditions, with photographic sequences demonstrating how Steve Callison, Karl Erickson, and Ernie Dieball execute an excellent heavy wind tack, including boat handling tips.

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• technical
• sailing technique
• Greg Fisher
• heavy wind