Light and shifty wind conditions have been a constant challenge of late; forcing sailors to continuously re-evaluate their racing tactics. A strategy that proved successful in one race may not be effective in the next. Observations:
- Race 1: Current was the #1 factor due to light winds so boats that went left did best.
- Race 2: Wind was the #1 factor so boats sailing to the wind on the left did best.
- Race 3: Wind shifted far to the right, making it a close reach to the windward mark
- Race 4: Wind shifted far to the left, making the pin end favored with a port tack start.
Amidst this constant strategic recalculation, it remains imperative to uphold the Rules of the Road and prevent collisions.
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