MASTERCLASS
Oct 10, 2019
3 minutes
WITH PIP HARE
For me, helming downwind, particularly in big breeze, is one of the absolute joys in this world. It is a skill that takes huge concentration and the ability to react to every element that changes the balance of the boat; this is a time when I feel most locked in to the sailing experience.
Regular practice and learning to feel your boat is the key to doing this well, but here are a few pointers that should get you on your way to mastering this skill:
Light airs
In light airs, helming fast downwind
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