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Match Racing - The thrilling duel yacht against yacht
Match Racing - The thrilling duel yacht against yacht
What is Match Racing?
When two boats are on the starting line, the race is called match racing. A match race can be described as a duel between two identically-matched boats. What is Match Racing? - read more
The basics of match racing
Match racing is considered to be the most aggressive form of regatta sailing and requires not only great tactical talent but also good sailing skills. The basics of match racing - read more
Pre-start
The hot phase in match racing begins five minutes before the actual race and is initiated by a shot from a starting gun from the starting ship. Pre-start - read more
The beat
A leg which is sailed head to wind is called a beat. America's Cup yachts are able to sail very close to the wind - in an angle of 40 degrees facing the wind. The beat - read more
The run
On the way back in the direction of the starting/finishing line the yachts sail downwind. The spinnakers are set: the larger sail surface area ensures a higher speed. The run - read more
Rules and strategy in match racing
Learn about the basic rules and strategy that the sailors employ on the racecourse, especially on the windward leg and the downwind run. Rules and strategy in match racing - read more
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