the wind and the discussion in the boat is, “do we want to be the rabbit?” if we do, we will start late, or at least until we feel the rabbit is headed, then we start. otherwise, get racing and get to the first shift.
q: watching the video, you are a very physical sailor. have you always been this way?
a: yes! long list of crews who will complain about how hard it is to stand on the rail when i am driving. but it is condition specific, you need to go through the gears with the wind and sea state. when it is light it is a smooth, gentle touch 