This is a great drill for learning to hold your position on the start line effectively. Good drill for Green Fleet, Racing, and Team Racing.
Teaching Points:
- Anticipate what your boat is going to do and react before it happens
- Holding your boat so that you can accelerate from a stop quickly
- Difference between your boat being in irons and your sails being in irons
- Boat control
Modifications:
- On the whistle, switch buoys
- Set a time limit to aim for. Start out with holding your nose on the buoy for 10 seconds, then up to 30, then 1min, 2min, and finally 3min. This can be spread over several sessions, creating long term goals