Dwight,
Since the start is in the upper part of the Chesapeake Bay, our options for the start are somewhat limited by the shallow water. There are still a lot of tactics to apply to avoid foul currents and maximize boatspeed. Jake Jake Brodersen "Midnight Mistress" C&C 35 Mk-III Hampton Va From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight via CnC-List Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 8:53 PM To: 'Andrew Burton'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Annapolis Bermuda Race Yes, everyone who knows anything about sailboat racing would make that recommendation to anyone but it is much easier to make the recommendation than to put the recommendation into practice.sort of like saying just stay in front all the way but it's winning the start and staying in front that's hard to do sometimes.I do agree with the general statement that says "you can't win by following" so if you are not fortunate enough to win the strat and get to the first shift first and regocnize that there is indeed a real shift and how to use that shift to your advantage then you might be forced to try something different or else be satisfied to follow and consequently place second or lower.soemtimes it hard to make that bold decision to tack away and look for better fortune
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