More Buddy Melges suggestions: Practice the START. From stopped to close reach and changing gears to going fast close hauled. It is at the start, that you have the first chance to get out in front with clear air and ability to tack with the wind shifts.
This is the time that the boats are the closest together and a little more acceleration will really pay off. You need to practice this alone and in all kinds of wind conditions. And you can practice it with a friend and after you get all the details worked out.
It needs to be automatic, so you can be keeping track of your competitors, time and wind shifts when the real starts come up.
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