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Here are some tips on light wind sailing. They are specific to minnows but may be of use to other classes as well.
 

 

Light wind sailing is a real test of patience and skill.  In light  wind sailing it is easy to loose concentration which makes  it even more important.  The sailors who can keep still in there boat and concentrate on what they are doing for the longest will  usually always win.

The sail should be set so that the halyard  is very loose and the outhaul a little bit firmer to stop the sail from bagging. There should be minimal to no vang on to enable the leech to open and power  up the sail. Upwind it is important not to pull the main on to tight and to point a little lower. The most important part of light wind sailing is speed so don’t try and be clever by pointing too high. The boat  should be heeled to leeward upwind and usually downwind as well.

Just remember that there is a lot of skill involved in light wind sailing and don’t just sit inside your boat and wait for some wind, get  out there and give it a go.

 

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