Overview
Most slowdowns come from a few habits: too much helm, too much sheet, too much heel. Fixing these yields immediate gains.
Objectives
- Reduce rudder angle.
- Trim to edge of luff.
- Manage heel proactively.
Key Concepts
- Minimal helm
- Active trim
- Stability first after maneuvers
Drills
- Two-finger straight line helm.
- Oscillate ease/trim to steady telltales.
- Stabilize, accelerate, then optimize routine.
Common Mistakes
- Cranking sheets.
- Jerky steering.
- Ignoring heel.