Rowing
- Move hands quickly out of bow and slowly come up the slide for the next stroke.
- Taking about twice as long to come up the slide as it takes to snap out of bow.
- Quickly exit the water at the end of the stroke, and send the hands toward the stern.
- Settle into a stroke rate that can be sustained for the desired distance.
- When rowing with others, make sure your rhythm matches the person sitting in front.
- Make a slight pause at the end of the stroke to improve glide before the next stroke.
- Rotate the entire torso toward the paddle as it glides through the water.
- Establish a stroke rhythm that can be sustained over the entire distance.
- In crossing winds use steering strokes that maintain help rhythm.
- When giving turning commands to boat mates, give enough lead-time so they can help.
- When skipper yells, "helms a lee" to turn the boat, release the jib as sheet tension softens.
- After completing the turn, draw in the sheets to help maximize efficiency and stability.
- In jibing, retract the boom prior to the jibe to minimize any mast damage.