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New approach to distance race starts
by Butch Ulmer, UK Sailmakers A different way to start a distance race is needed because distance racing is a completely different breed of cat than the average 8-10 mile around the buoys day race. Tactics are everything in a day race. A good tactical start is a must and then everything becomes a matter of staying between the competition and the next mark. Before-the-race preparations are a snap. After making sure his boat’s bottom is clean, a s…
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