Campaigning

This is a subject that I have visited and revisited many times in sailing. Just when you think you are invincible, you find yourself in last place. As a coach, I found myself discussing this subject with many sailors who found themselves struggling with their results despite spending many months of intensive training. The venue is the 2019 RS400 Open at Warsash. The conditions were very light and tidal in the area between Southampton Water and the Solent. With the wind and the current almost in line (both against us), we started the first race. The marks were well laid...