Quick guide to setting the kicker in an Optimist dinghy for strong winds. Sorry about the audio, it was windy! Strong winds means when the sailor is hiking upwind and having to ease the mainsheet in gusts. Lots of kicker will make the boat easier to sail upwind and reduce leech twist and therefore rolling downwind. Ideally also look to rake the mast forwards to balance the centre of effort in the sail and avoid excess weather helm in strong winds.

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Pelicans see the baitfish. Sampaguita, a Flicka 20 in the background.

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🇫🇷 Oliver Heer assiste à son premier coucher de soleil en mer et se prépare à passer sa première nuit sur son bateau. Alors que le jour laisse place à la nuit, il embrasse cette expérience avec émerveillement et détermination. Sur les flots calmes de l'océan, il se lance dans cette aventure avec enthousiasme, prêt à affronter les heures à venir. Que cette première nuit soit le début d'une traversée mémorable pour Oliver! 🇬🇧 Oliver Heer witnesses his first sunset at sea and prepares to spend his first night on his boat. As day gives way to night, he embraces this experience with wonder and determination. On the calm waters of the ocean, he sets forth into this adventure with enthusiasm, ready to face the hours ahead. May this first night mark the beginning of a memorable journey for Oliver! ------------------------ ➡️ SUIVEZ-NOUS ! // FOLLOW US ! 🔗 Website : https://www.newyorkvendee.org/ 📸 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vendeeglobe/ 🐦 Twitter FR : https://twitter.com/VendeeGlobe | Twitter ENG : https://twitter.com/VendeeGlobeENG 🕺 TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@vendee_globe 💻 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/VendeeGlobe 💼 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/vendée-globe/

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i have been sailing around the world for 7 years and i met my partner 1.5 years into this adventure. we now have two kids together and are still traveling.

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