Alison clew1/31/2024 ![]() Skipper should also know and communicate the desired new course planned, high or low, depending on the possible effect of following boats) (Before attempting gybe, skipper should ensure crew knows intended new boat direction and wind angle after gybe, i.e. Is boat set up for next windward leg - 1) outhaul 2) cunningham 3) VANG! Will we have buoy room from others or will they have it on us?ġ1. How do we want to approach the leeward mark and on which gybe? (so that the kite's on the right side for the NEXT set?ġ0. Should we go higher or lower to stay out of their shadow?ĩ. Are we going to be over-run by other boats?Ĩ. Would we be heading closer to the leeward mark on the other gybe?ħ. Are the boats ahead (if any) running out of wind?Ħ. If we've decided NOT to gybe at the mark and have reached the 2 boat length area, is the pole set up with the brace attached?ĥ. ![]() Skipper ask crew to say when boat gets to "2 boat lengths before the mark".Ħ. Is crew aware of what skipper wants to do at the mark?ĥ. Can we get into a position to round the mark with other boat(s), to allow us to go in the direction we want to after rounding?Ĥ. Should we gybe before setting the kite?ģ. Are we going to have right-of-way at the mark?Ģ. Are we covering the opposition by being between them and the mark?ġ. Is crew feeding skipper info of lifts or knocks ahead?Ħ. Do we need to get into or out of the tide?ĥ. Are we on the right tack to get the most advantage from that "pressure"?Ĥ. Is the boat set up to get instant speed "out-of-the-blocks"? VANG?ģ. Is there going to be "pressure" where we're planning to sail?Ĩ. Are we going to be in the best place to take advantage of that swing?ħ. ![]() How are we going to get to that side from where we want to start?ĥ. Which side of the course do we want to sail?ģ. Watch boats further up the course for approaching wind changesĢ.Get jib on gradually (watch tell-tales) as you round markĭo not delay getting jib on, even if kite still in a mess Pull pole out to brace, NOT brace in to poleĮnsure pole is going out FORWARD, not to the side and separate from the tack of spinnaker Pole out faster (2 full arm length pulls can and will do it) Hiking – need to get upper body out and horizontal (keep Ali dry!) Weight up and hiking when gun goes – not after Andrew and Alison Chapman - 2006 F11 Australian Champions _6039Īlison Chapman’s Tips to Being a Better F11 CrewĮasing it on (by the tell-tales) – no yanking
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