Chapter 20: Navigating While Tacking into the Wind

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Transcript Chapter 20: Navigating While Tacking into the Wind 

The Weekend Navigator
Part II
Copyright 2008 Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.
Chapter 20: Navigating While
Tacking into the Wind
Getting the Most Out of Each
Tack
• Finding the best angle and trim
• Knowing when to tack
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For safety
For optimum progress
When to make the final tack
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