Gust Response and Correct Technique | International Sailing Academy

This video is in support of our article, Sail Faster with Less Hiking - Part 3: Gust and Lull Management. It can be found here:

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[ILCALaserSailor]

EASE, HIKE, TRIM! Midwinters at Jensen Beach I used this technique and it came in very handy. Hardest part was figuring out if it was a lull or wind shift and whether to power through it or tack. Thanks for all your videos, we very much enjoy them⛵️

[edjones]

What is he looking for to see the gust on the water ?

[loganbarnes]

Do you ease the main with gusts for both beam reach and close hauled?