• Do a beat on Port + Starboard to get numbers. (Compass)
  • Do a run to get numbers. (Compass)
  • Check Tide on the course
  • Get the start guns
  • Check line bias + Transits.
  • Give good countdown (6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0.50, 0.40, 0.30....)
  • GO!
  • Speed off of the line.
  • Height, Pace, Numbers. (Compass)
  • FLAT.
  • Where's the breeze?
  • Height, Pace, Numbers. (Compass)
  • Can we tack if needs be?

 

Windward Mark + Run

  • If approaching on port lay line, is there a hole to slot into?
  • Will it be a bear away hoist or Gybe hoist?
  • Round Mark, Kite up bar 12", board up, outhaul off, Downhaul free, cunningham off.
  • Leeward heel. KITE
  • NUMBERS. KITE
  • Clear air, where's the breeze? KITE
  • DOWNWIND GATE? KITE
  • Leeward heel. KITE
  • NUMBERS. Kite
  • Clear air, where's the breeze? KITE

 

Leeward Mark + Beat

  • Board down, Drop kite, Outhaul on, Round the mark.
  • NUMBERS, If low / dirty air consider tacking if clear.
  • Which side paid last?
  • Height, Pace, NUMBERS.
  • Flat.
  • Tide time?
  • Where's the breeze?
  • Windward gate + Shortened Course flag?
  • Height, Pace, Numbers.
  • Flat.
  • Windward gate?