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No tiller sailing - how to steer using just the sails + Video

by Miranda Powrie on 21 Jul 2014
Throwing the tiller off the back of the boat Miranda Powrie
Miranda from Weta has put together a helpful video on how to steer a boat using just the sails, no tiller sailing.

It's a good training exercise, not only for learning how to sail faster but also just in case something happens to your rudder!

This is applicable to every sailor, in any class, and a great training exercise.

For more tips and tricks check click here

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