1. Racing with Limited experience
Women and wind April 2018

2. Boat prep Good condition, free running
Only racing equipment, well organized

3. Boat Prep
Ask other boats for advice
Offer to pay for improvement

4. Setting goals
Get around the course
No fouls
Don't lose crew overboard

5. Setting goals Get out early to study the wind Know the rules
Pick off the competition, one boat at a time

6. Crew responsibility and interaction
Discuss what is expected of each crew for each maneuver.
Leave sarcasm, tempers, pet peeves, etc. on shore
Value punctuality and attendance
Develop communication through body movement. 
Encourage crew discussions on tactics, with one deciding voice

7. Crew responsibility and interaction
Have a practice day
Review position expectation before leaving the dock
Review again a couple boat lengths before tricky maneuvers
Discuss what worked, what didn't, after the race, before the bar
What happens on the water stays on the water
Don't lose good crew. Not everyone is a fit for every boat

8. starts Ensure all lines and rigging are ready Take a transit
Which side of the line is favoured? 
Which side of the courses has more wind? 
Do "S" turns to give you a slot with clear air. 

9. starts
Watch earlier fleet - Where, when, why are they starting/tacking
Watch the strongest boat in your fleet
At the bar, ask the winners why they did what they did

10. WINDWARD MARK ROUNDINGS
Go fast by keeping clean air, avoid dueling
Watch sail shape, sail position of neighbours
Prior to mark rounding, visualize next leg
Go wide to mark, tight around.   
Leave some in the bank in light winds
Review everyone’s tasks prior to rounding
Calmly share all info on wind changes, water changes, competition

11. WINDWARD MARK ROUNDINGS
Stay with the fleet
If in doubt about direction keep parallel with your neighbours
Watch the winners

12. Leeward gates Choose best mark to round. Look for clean air
Allow time for crew to complete their maneuvers
Get on new tack as soon as you get around mark
The shortest distance between two points

13. Leeward gates Watch winning boats
Learn from your performance what might work next sausage.

14. Don’t be too hard on yourself Enjoy!