Leeward Mark Port Rounding | International Sailing Academy

@sarahdouglas_ makes every boat handling maneuver look easy. There’s no secret that loads of deliberate practice and coaching feedback have helped her achieve this consistency The leeward mark can be a place to either makeup or lose a lot of boats. Just having the basic techniques down can be the difference-maker. Oftentimes traffic will create opportunity as boat handling becomes more important than tactics. Being prepared for the mark rounding makes a big difference. It includes setting up the sail and having a wide entry. The objective is to be sailing on close-hauled as close to the mark as possible without hitting it on the exit. We prioritize the angles over the sheeting. Often mistakes are when people aren’t looking where they are going and attempting to sheet looking at their hands. That doesn’t mean sheeting isn’t important – it’s a skill that requires it’s own practice. We have loads of drills to help improve ‘hand over hand’ sheeting technique while watching where you are going. This dramatically increases results in boat handling techniques, such as the mark rounding. All of our clinics include boat handling techniques. Come down to Mexico for a clinic and we’ll help to dramatically improve your skills in only one week! What is ISA Online? An online course where you can find the best Laser class resources available. Interact with amazing coaches and learn all Laser skills from the bottom up. Sign up today at http://learn.internationalsailingacademy.com Our mission is simple. We want you to achieve results. Your learning is our success, and this course has been designed with this goal solely in mind. You'll begin to learn new concepts and techniques through the videos and resources presented online. Then you'll take our recommended actions combined with your new knowledge and skyrocket your dinghy performance to the next level. Visit: https://internationalsailingacademy.com/ Laser Sailing Coaching: https://internationalsailingacademy.com/about/ ISA Online: http://learn.internationalsailingacademy.com Laser Sailing Clinics: https://internationalsailingacademy.com/clinic-dates/ ISA Virtual Coaching https://discord.gg/virtualcoaching Would you like your video reviewed? Do you want laser-specific fitness plans and to see the latest tips from the World’s best? Introducing ISA Virtual Coaching! Join now and invite your friends to join our discussion board and be a part of the vibrant community. https://discord.gg/virtualcoaching Here are several of the benefits of joining the ISA Virtual Community: Video Upload: Receive personalized guidance and feedback from our coaching team. Weekly Fitness Routine with Anna Tunnicliffe Tobias: Benefit from the expertise of gold medalist Anna Tunnicliffe Tobias, who will provide a weekly updated fitness routine. Weekly Tips and Tricks: We'll upload videos and pictures each week, explaining various techniques and strategies. Forecasting: Stay ahead of the game with our event forecasting service, providing valuable insights and information for major sailing events throughout the year. Forums: Easily navigate to interesting posts. Ask questions and engage with other sailors.