Big and Little, you need to practice those roll tacks. They make a big difference. And the tacks in medium and high winds are all different. If you are interested is finishing higher in the races, you need to get in more practice time.
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IF you are young and forgetful or old and forgetfu,l then you need a check list of the things that you need to take to the boat with you..
Here is a little list that you can add to or subtract from. Write it on a card and keep it with something that you won't forget.
Sailing clothes.
Hiking pants.
Water shoes.
Gloves.
Cold weather stuff. Watch.
Sun glasses.
Boat parts you brought home to repair.,
Sails. Light and/or heavy air.
Extra tell tales.
Tools.
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