Overview
Ripples, darker patches, and flags indicate gusts/lulls. Anticipate by pre-trimming and steering early.
Objectives
- Identify gust lines vs. calm patches.
- Pre-trim and pre-steer.
- Hold steady heel through changes.
Key Concepts
- Gust lines
- Lulls
- Shifts and paired adjustments
Drills
- Call out gusts 3s early and ease at impact.
- In lulls, bear away a touch.
- Practice paired course-trim changes.
Common Mistakes
- Reacting late.
- Over-trimming in lulls.
- Ignoring small shifts.