Shifting winds and brain power.

2:10 PM Wed 25 Aug 2010 GMT

'More racing on Day 2 - 2010 Optimist Canadian Championships' Dave Hein Click Here to view large photo

Day 2 of sailing at Canadian Championships proved to be challenging and an overall test of sailors skills with winds ranging from 8 to 18 knots through the day. Dave Hein, Sail 14766 from the USA found it to be a great day of sailing, with the varying winds bringing more of a mental challenge in each of the four races. The 13 year-old stated ' 'It was interesting sailing, shifty winds. Today's conditions required me to be constantly aware as they often changed.' Dave continued with 'It definitely distinguished the experienced sailors from the less experienced: banging corners versus ...

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