On the Race Course with Who Dares Wins
Each days Course is determined by the Regatta Race Officer who briefs the Skipper of each Yacht, just prior to the start. The wind direction and strength is known, so the After Guard, usually Skipper, Helm, Navigator, Tactician will determine their preferred approach to each mark of the Course and the maneuvers most likely required, if the Weather conditions ... do not change.
The crew would then be briefed and can then focus on their role, during each stage of the course, usually involving the following:
The pre-start and Start
Beat to the Windward Mark
Rounding the Windward Mark and setting the Spinnaker
Spinnaker Gybing
Rounding the Leeward Mark, Spinnaker Drop and Headsail Hoist
Tacking to the Finish Line
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