Racing Course

Goal: Spinnaker handling

Skill Level 5

Rules

Tactics

Strategy

Spinnaker Handling

Reaching start into leeward run. Spinnaker boats must set and fly spinnaker and race against non-spin boats. Longer course favors spins, shorter course forces better technique. Require a specific number of jibes from spin or non-spin boats to even up the fleet. Return to start/finish should be in one tack to clarify winner.