Laser Sailors,
See the ariel photo of Robert Scheidt sailing downind last week at the Semaine Olympic France regatta.
http://www.martin-raget.com/eng/actu/photo.cfm?id=10278&
DOC_ID=R-042004-100706
Note the aft knee down technique similar to a surfer stance while in a tube
Note the boom is trimmed in less than 90 degrees with enough twist to put the
top batten at 90.
Note his hand is trimming the main sheet after the ratchet block
Note hiking stick at 90 degrees to tiller and to leeward
Note eye focus is too leeward of mast
Sure would like to hear some commentary from some of you downwind experts.
Superb photo for daydreaming about downwind sailing at the gorge. Back to work
Mike Johnson
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Received on Tue May 4 13:21:19 2004