Before any race in sailing begins there is always a five minute start sequence which allows people to get themselves ready and on the line before go. Unlike in running, we can’t just walk up to the line and start moving when the gun goes. It is almost impossible to have a boat completely stationary …
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U-Flag, Black Flag, Yellow Flag… Stripy Flag?
A key part to understanding my sport is knowing what the flags mean. There are a few flags which I come across more than often, and each of them apply to a different part of the day. Most flags correspond to a letter and that can make them easier to remember. The first one I …
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