Please join us on Saturday July 30th for the third seminar in GBCA's Learn to Race Series: Strategy & Tactics
Strategy – how to sail the course fastest in the absence of other boats
Wind Conditions: oscillating, persistent & mixed wind conditions
Sources of Weather information
Upwind & Downwind Strategy in different wind conditions
Typical Weather systems in Galveston Bay: Cold Front, Sea Breeze, impact on strategy
Rum & Icicle Race – Issues unique to these races
Tactics- what to do when encountering another boat
Upwind, tack or duck?
Bad Air – consequences
Should I go to the lay line?
Controlling another boat
Consolidate your gains
Covering a competitor
This is the third and final part in a series of events designed to introduce sailors to all the conditions that could affect your decisions.
The Seminar starts at 9:00 am. Check in starts at 8:30 am. Seminar will be over by 2 pm. Lunch and soft drinks/water will served. All of this for only $20.00!!