I watched this video last week. Next racing day, I noticed the line was at least slightly pin end biased so I decided to start down the line. I ended up port taking the start and the line bias turned out bigger than I expected. I lead the next closest boat by 5 - 10 boat lengths. Thanks Allison. I owe it all to you.
I have been out of cell racing for about five years. Your talk not only reminded me of things I forgot but also taught me things that I never knew. Thank you very much!
Checking the port tack start is much easier than explained in the video. Go to the middle of the line, point head to wind, if your bow points more to the pin end, consider a port tack start. Also by doing this, you know which end of the line is preferred. An easy rule is: the end to which your bow is pointing more when pointing head to wind, is the preferred end to start from.
Yes that method is more efficient, but like any new concept in sailing, some explanations work better for different people. This technique has been a good stepping stool to get some folks to visualize what you described, so that's why we threw it out there. But yes, both work and as long as the end goal is achieved and the same information is gathered then it's a success. Thanks for the comment! -Allison
Another way to see which side is favoured it to go to the centre of the start line and see which way the wind indicator is pointing if it’s pointing to the pin start at the pin and vice versa
great video for beginners like myself! thank you so much for taking the time to talk us through this, and please continue to post similar videos on regatta tactics
Two years ago, on my Catalina 27, I did a port tack start against a J-30 and a Yamaha 32 during a short course race. All other boats ending up doing 3 tacks to get around the windward mark and I only had to do 2 tacks. The port start put my lay line closer to the windward mark with one less tack required. Was pretty gusty that day (15-20) so I corrected over the entire fleet of 5 boats by using the port tack start. A little different from what you describe but it worked well for me. Thanks for the tactics. I'm sure to use them in the future!
Thank you so much for all of the tips, they are really helpful and useful ask my competitors today when thanks to your tips i won all the races in first. please make a video on the upwind leg of a race.
Thanks for the kind words, Nicholas!! Thrilled to hear about your success on the course that day. -Allison (Unfortunately I've graduated and moved on so I'm no longer making videos on this channel)
I searched this but that Shark start looks extremely good to me because I am a green fleeter in opti, because not many people apart from me really do sit on the line, so I could be doing that but with an extremely open amount of space on the line, thanks!
Shark starts are great! And just having a toolkit of starting strategies in general that you know you can nail if you need it in a variety of conditions and fleets. Diversifying your skills is how you become a versatile sailor. Best of luck! -Allison
I've been crewing on other boats for several seasons now, but this is the first season that I'm now racing my own boat. I have a ton to learn and have fairly old sails but videos like this will certainly help. Thanks for making them. Racing a fin keel Chrysler 26 if you're curious.
Thank you, 何剑波! I'm glad you found it helpful. If you go to the settings button on the video player in the bottom right corner, you can adjust the speed to .75 or .50 (.25 is too slow to understand anything). Hope this helps! We'll be putting out more videos soon, but please let us know if there's anything specific you'd like to see! -Allison
Thanks for this video. I sail a Thistle Class sailboat, and usually don't race much as the others in my sailing club have more experience..... I will have to try these out.
Very good didnt realise they were all named. Not sure how you dip start these days as Im near sure you have to go around ether end to go through the start. Shark start and port starts are legends.
Port end flier, the start for the helm that bets their house on the turn of a card at the casino. Sail down the line on a reach, cleat your sail and go about now go back down the line and ask the question, am I over or under sheeted? You now know the bias on the line and can judge if the port end is on.
In five minutes she covered more than a whole one hour lecture at the club, great job.
That means a lot, thanks so much!
-Allison
This was one of the clearest talks I've heard on starting strategies. Really good job, Allison.
haha.."you're in a great position to win..if you don't mess anything up." Thanks..enjoyed the tips.
Lol our coach says "racing is simple: start in front, and then just stay there" 😂
I watched this video last week. Next racing day, I noticed the line was at least slightly pin end biased so I decided to start down the line. I ended up port taking the start and the line bias turned out bigger than I expected. I lead the next closest boat by 5 - 10 boat lengths. Thanks Allison. I owe it all to you.
I have been out of cell racing for about five years. Your talk not only reminded me of things I forgot but also taught me things that I never knew. Thank you very much!
Larry Rizzo - hope you find your way back into a boat soon!! Glad you found the video educational, thanks so much for the comment!
-Allison
Skippering my first high school race this gave me some more confidence
You never forget when you pull that one off! I have successfully many times; good talk 😁👍🏾
Strategies were clearly explained. THANK YOU.
Hey Allison I really like your videos, you're also funny and relaxed about it all. Cheers from Buenos Aires
Thanks Boikie! Glad you're enjoying them!
-Allison
Checking the port tack start is much easier than explained in the video. Go to the middle of the line, point head to wind, if your bow points more to the pin end, consider a port tack start. Also by doing this, you know which end of the line is preferred. An easy rule is: the end to which your bow is pointing more when pointing head to wind, is the preferred end to start from.
Yes that method is more efficient, but like any new concept in sailing, some explanations work better for different people. This technique has been a good stepping stool to get some folks to visualize what you described, so that's why we threw it out there. But yes, both work and as long as the end goal is achieved and the same information is gathered then it's a success.
Thanks for the comment!
-Allison
Another way to see which side is favoured it to go to the centre of the start line and see which way the wind indicator is pointing if it’s pointing to the pin start at the pin and vice versa
very helpful, hope i win my next race with this tips!
great video for beginners like myself! thank you so much for taking the time to talk us through this, and please continue to post similar videos on regatta tactics
Thanks, Johannes! Glad you found it helpful!
-Allison
Yes, very well narrated, succinct, no jargon. Nice.
Two years ago, on my Catalina 27, I did a port tack start against a J-30 and a Yamaha 32 during a short course race. All other boats ending up doing 3 tacks to get around the windward mark and I only had to do 2 tacks. The port start put my lay line closer to the windward mark with one less tack required. Was pretty gusty that day (15-20) so I corrected over the entire fleet of 5 boats by using the port tack start. A little different from what you describe but it worked well for me. Thanks for the tactics. I'm sure to use them in the future!
Thank you so much for all of the tips, they are really helpful and useful ask my competitors today when thanks to your tips i won all the races in first.
please make a video on the upwind leg of a race.
Thanks for the kind words, Nicholas!! Thrilled to hear about your success on the course that day.
-Allison (Unfortunately I've graduated and moved on so I'm no longer making videos on this channel)
I searched this but that Shark start looks extremely good to me because I am a green fleeter in opti, because not many people apart from me really do sit on the line, so I could be doing that but with an extremely open amount of space on the line, thanks!
Shark starts are great! And just having a toolkit of starting strategies in general that you know you can nail if you need it in a variety of conditions and fleets. Diversifying your skills is how you become a versatile sailor. Best of luck!
-Allison
Some great presentation skills right there..!
I've been crewing on other boats for several seasons now, but this is the first season that I'm now racing my own boat. I have a ton to learn and have fairly old sails but videos like this will certainly help. Thanks for making them. Racing a fin keel Chrysler 26 if you're curious.
Thanks, Chris! Glad you're finding the videos helpful!
-Allison
Really good, thank you
Nice job Allison!
Thanks so much, Alan!
-Allison
Excellent presentation! Clear and concise. Simply explained.
Thanks so much Colin! Appreciate the feedback!
-Allison
impressive video! easy to understand for foreigner( I'm Chinese), beautiful coach. please show more racing tips and speak a little slowly, thanks!
Thank you, 何剑波! I'm glad you found it helpful.
If you go to the settings button on the video player in the bottom right corner, you can adjust the speed to .75 or .50 (.25 is too slow to understand anything). Hope this helps!
We'll be putting out more videos soon, but please let us know if there's anything specific you'd like to see!
-Allison
Love you stuff so much! Top notch. And, I am a lifetimes sailor, but new to racing. Keep it up!
Thanks for the kind words, Henry!
-Allison
great video! very clear explanations!
Thanks, Reza! Glad you enjoyed it!
-Allison
Very clear explanation
Thanks for your comment, David!
Thank you! This was very helpful. Will be racing a Rainbow 24 tomorrow in Annapolis and your strategies are very educational.
Thanks, Rory! Glad you found it helpful.
-Allison
Thanks for this video. I sail a Thistle Class sailboat, and usually don't race much as the others in my sailing club have more experience..... I will have to try these out.
Hey Matthew! Thanks for your feedback, we're glad you found it helpful! Please let us know if there are any requests you'd like us to cover!
-Allison
Excellent, thank you
I know this is sailing video but I'm in love with the eyes.
Very good didnt realise they were all named. Not sure how you dip start these days as Im near sure you have to go around ether end to go through the start. Shark start and port starts are legends.
Awesome video!!! Thank you.
Great video, thx!
you are a great teacher!
Great video, very well explained!
Thank you very much!!
-Allison
Excellent description
Thank you, Jim!
-Allison
THANKS, I have a regatta this weekend
Hope it went well, Annabelle!
-Allison
Port end flier, the start for the helm that bets their house on the turn of a card at the casino. Sail down the line on a reach, cleat your sail and go about now go back down the line and ask the question, am I over or under sheeted? You now know the bias on the line and can judge if the port end is on.
Excellent video!! Keep them coming!
Helpful ideas, thanks for posting.
Glad you found it helpful, thanks for the feedback!
-Allison
Very good video!!! congrantulations!!
Thanks, Drausio! Glad you enjoyed it!
-Allison
Great vid Allison very clear instructions on strategy but sound was a bit head in a bucket
Now time for first race (follow?) Thx
super vid, v concise !
Thank you very much!!
-Allison
thanks i lernd so much!
Boa, simples assim!! Vai fazer...
Thank you Mario!
-Allison
quick question when approximately would be a good time to start the port tacking teqnique like around 20-30 secs?
Ok but missing the most important element.
I steal holes all the time...if you know what I mean, he he he