IOCA Optimist Wiki - Upwind Boat Speed - Strong Wind

A look at how we can improve our upwind boats speed in strong winds. Breaking the subject up into four main areas: Sail setup, body weight, main sheet and steering.
Again many thanks to the sailors and the coaches behind the camera.

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Good info. Some really tender boats. Never realized how great they are for kids to learn some greaf fundamentals