Started yesterday in 8kts which built to 12 for the first race, and 14-16 for the second two. Results weren't good but we learned some important stuff:
Don't get too close to the line too early.
Use the back-up-double-tack as a tool to move to windward in our hole, not to back up into a hole.
C- focus super hard on weight and jib trim pre-start - keep the boat flat and use jib for pre-flow.
Find a fast groove upwind without pointing too low (need to improve holding our lane off the start).
Keep the boat flatter upwind.
Swing weight out of the tacks!
Anticipate crossing situations more (boats that tack in front of you basically stop, so a duck gets extra hard).
Pay better attention to which side won the beat.
Light air forecast for today, plus a late start. Working on perfect main trim and vang trim upwind, perfect amount of weight out, and pointing.
This is our last day of racing, saturday is the Medal Series, which will be interesting to watch.
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