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Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-10-2012, 07:33
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Posted By PCP777
Re: Rounding Up... Other Tactics & Questions

Absolutely, the one caveat is you need to pretty much eliminate the forward motion, at least on my boat. This is a technique that all sailors should get comfortable with.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-10-2012, 06:26
Replies: 94
Views: 14,421
Posted By PCP777
Re: Rounding Up... Other Tactics & Questions

Jim,

As an exercise to show your wife, yes I get it. As far as the "auto tack" is concerned, it's when things get out of control, your jib sheet is still sheeted down and your head sail back...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-10-2012, 15:00
Replies: 94
Views: 14,421
Posted By PCP777
Re: Rounding Up... Other Tactics & Questions

Ok I race and I cruise. I am surprised how many people are advising to let go of the tiller. That could be dangerous and you want to keep control. As others have noted you could auto tack and that...
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