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System Sailing 1.3 Season Plan & Goals
1 May 2020 · 6 min · 445 views
What this video covers
Wally Cross outlines a structured approach to competitive sailing by establishing realistic, incremental goals that guide boat preparation, equipment selection, and crew development. Sailors should define an ultimate objective, such as a top-three finish in a Mackinac race or a top-10 placement in a J120 fleet, then reverse-engineer the necessary steps to achieve it.▶ 1:11 This process begins with assessing the boat’s condition and setting a percentage-based improvement target for the season.▶ 1:27 Equipment choices, including sail inventory and running rigging, must align specifically with the demands of the target race, whether it involves light-air offshore conditions or buoy racing.▶ 2:22 The system emphasizes assembling a skilled crew and implementing a rigorous practice schedule that focuses on specific maneuvers like tacks, jibes, and spinnaker handling.▶ 4:46 Teams should document daily practice and race goals in shared platforms like Google Docs to track progress.▶ 5:23 During regattas, sailors should adjust their tactical risk profile to match their overarching performance objectives.▶ 6:13
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