Match racing (one beat against another) which Is a used in all America's Cup races, requires different tactics to fleet sailing (when several yachts start together) In match racing, covering and other tactics are vital when a boat has the advantage. In (A) the leading yacht is to windward and has control of his opponent. The trailing yacht has tacked in (B) in an attempt to find clear air and perhaps make a break on his opponent. But the leading boat in (C) tacks too, and keeps the trailing beat in the same position.
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94Match racing (one beat against another) which Is a used in all America's Cup races, requires different tactics to fleet sailing (when several yachts start together) In match racing, covering and other tactics are vital when a boat has the advantage. In (A) the leading yacht is to windward and has control of his opponent. The trailing yacht has tacked in (B) in an attempt to find clear air and perhaps make a break on his opponent. But the leading boat in (C) tacks too, and keeps the trailing beat in the same position. Press, 12 January 1987, Page 22
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