First Day Exploring the Amel 50 Thula. La Rochelle, France.
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How to Sail an Ideal 18 — Ideally
The Ideal 18 is a simple boat. Do the basics well and it feels incredible. Ignore them and it won’t yell at you… it’ll just go slower.
This video is a fun look at how to make an Ideal 18 feel smooth, balanced, and suspiciously quick—without adding more strings, gadgets, or emotional baggage.
Flat is fast. Restraint is a skill. Tiny adjustments matter more than big ones.
If you sail Ideal 18s (or race boats that reward fundamentals), this one’s for you.