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Accelerating off the line at the start is arguably the most important skill you can have in order to get consistently good sailing starts.
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The port tack start is not for the faint hearted, relying on bravery, brinkmanship, quick and bold decision-making, and excellent timing:

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When I first released this post it was one of the most popular hits I got from Google searches.

I can't think why.

Lolling Around in Chairs and Fondling Balls:
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When I first released this post it was one of the most popular hits I got from Google searches.

I can't think why.

Lolling Around in Chairs and Fondling Balls:
https://t.co/15SvHP1pK7

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Mid-Line starts are possibly the hardest to get right, mostly because it is much harder to be sure of your position relative to the line. Read all about how to execute them perfectly.
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Mid-Line starts are possibly the hardest to get right, mostly because it is much harder to be sure of your position relative to the line. Read all about how to execute them perfectly.
https://t.co/iUTrFAjy1H

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Port end starts can be tricky, and winning the pin is generally less important than getting a clear lane near the pin buoy.
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Port end starts can be tricky, and winning the pin is generally less important than getting a clear lane near the pin buoy.
https://t.co/7VVYshil7R

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The Committee Boat end is almost always a busy place, so getting a good starboard end start can be a tricky balancing act. Here's how to get it right:

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The Committee Boat end is almost always a busy place, so getting a good starboard end start can be a tricky balancing act. Here's how to get it right:

https://t.co/ZwvnP6ltrz

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As usual, I've been putting my backside in all the wrong places:

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@ojmason It works surprisingly well - definitely worth trying

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As usual, I've been putting my backside in all the wrong places:

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Being able to hold position in the countdown to the start is an important skill as it enables you to select your starting position on the line. It is actually a very tricky skill to develop, but it is well worth the effort. Here's how to do it:
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We talk about the start being a huge influencer on the race, but it is the start AND the first hundred metres that have the big impact: it's no good getting off the line well at the right end if you are going to sink back into the fleet straight away.

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We talk about the start being a huge influencer on the race, but it is the start AND the first hundred metres that have the big impact: it's no good getting off the line well at the right end if you are going to sink back into the fleet straight away.

https://t.co/DT0BIndVz1

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Learning to get and use good transits is a very easy and simple way to improve your starts.

If you don't already do it, it is well worth making it a habit as it can be the difference between a great start and a bad one.

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Learning to get and use good transits is a very easy and simple way to improve your starts.

If you don't already do it, it is well worth making it a habit as it can be the difference between a great start and a bad one.

https://t.co/EaaDbbKvjM

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It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned sailor or a landlubber with no sailing experience at all – sailing biographies and true stories tend to be fascinating and enthralling. Here's some of the best around:
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One final thought on why you should give winter sailing a go. I mean, who wouldn't take advice on sailing from this guy? https://t.co/Fem5iWmGQE