Downwind Starts

This drill is great to shake things up a bit and keep your sailors thinking and on their toes. Start from above the line, sailing down to a leeward mark.

Teaching Points:

  • Controlling your boat
  • Not drifting downwind too far
  • Timing your start properly
  • Downwind speed

Modifications:

  • Add the rule no crossing the start line before the start
  • Box Start
  • Mystery Start