Part 1 - Mischa Heemskerk - On Catamaran Sailing: Introduction/Boat Balance

Professional sailor Mischa Heemskerk shares his knowledge of catamaran sailing in this two hour seminar conducted at the Racine Catamaran Championships hosted by CRAW in August of 2010 at the Racine Yacht Club. Maintainining boat balance, sail tuning, mast rotation, main sheet handling, tacking, mark rounding, anticipating the wind and race strategy are all covered in this highly informative and educational video. Special focus is provided on sailing in light winds along with leg-by-leg analysis of the Regatta's first race using Kattack software to track and highlight the tactics of Mischa and key competitors. This video is a must-view for any cat sailor looking to improve their sailings skills and move up in the fleet - or maintain their competitive edge.