Ben McGrane is a multiple champion in numerous classes: National Champion in the HP30 sportsboat, twice winner of Cowes Week in the XOD class, 505 European Champion and National Champion in dinghies ranging from the Mirror to the 49er skiff. He is also one-design manager at Hyde Sails.
Sailing different types of boats means you need to adapt your starting strategy. Ben McGrane explains some options to Andy Rice
Getting a good start is not just about being fast off the line in clear air. Sometimes the better start can be to wait
