Instructor Fun Facts
What is G-Dawg?
The tack that has right of way in an opposite-tack encounter
What is starboard tack?
the control instructors constaintly yell at you all to trim in (espeically when sailng upwind!)
what is the Mainsheet?
This is how you determine what side of the line is favored
What is testing the line?
This is signified when darker and more textured water is present
What is greater wind/pressure?
This is the boat that must keep clear when the boats meet on opposite tacks
What is the port-tack boat?
The control that mostly changes mainsail twist in stronger breeze
What is the vang?
You should do this in the final seconds before a start
What is an acceleration?
A sailor should constantly be looking for these two things while sailing on a leg/beat
What are wind pressure and shifts?
This instructor is a beatboxer, DJ, rocket scientist, parkour enthusiast, rock climber
who is Marl?
This is the smart move when you have a boat nearby and want to protect your position instead of sailing off by yourself
What is covering?
This mainsail control is often adjusted relative to the wind to change its shape.
What is the outhaul?
To make sure you aren't over during the start, you should always get one of these beforehand
What is a linesight?
What is wide and tight?
These instructors sailed together in a 420.
Who are Mark/Kate and Griffin?
The point at which proper course is established while tacking
This control flattens the sail and is often pulled on as breeze builds
What is the cunningham?
What is a port start?
This is the side of the course you usually want to sail toward when one side has more pressure
What is the pressure side?
This instructor is known for always driving a boat that is a little "sticky"
Who is Piper?
The zone size around the mark in team racing
This sail control is adjusted how when the top leech tales are luffing
What are the two most important things to have during a start?
What is speed and a clear lane?
this is the name for when the wind at the top of your sail has a diffrent TWA than the wind at the bottom of your sail.
What is windshear?