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Dinghy Sailing Techniques: Upwind light wind sail controls

by Tom Chamberlain, RYA 20 Apr 2021 03:00 PDT
Dinghy Sailing Techniques: Light Wind Sail Controls - Upwind © Tom Chamberlain / RYA

As we start to get back out on the water, now is a great time to brush up on some light wind sailing skills. Shaun gives us some tips to get the best out of those tricky 2 to 7 knot breezes when sailing upwind.

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