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Images of Qingdao: Finn course - Day 1

'2008 Olympic Regatta - Day 1' Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Images of Qingdao: Finn course - Day 1

2008 Olympic Regatta - Day 1 - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

2008 Olympic Regatta - Day 1 - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

2008 Olympic Regatta - Day 1 - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

2008 Olympic Regatta - Day 1 - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

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The Figure-8: Return to a Person Overboard

Sail back on a close reach and stop, not run.

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Stall a sloop safely when the wind builds

Heave-To: Sailing's Emergency Pause Button

Park the boat at sea in any conditions

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Reefing Early: Shorten Sail Before It's Too Late

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Reefing Early: Shorten Sail Before It's Too Late

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Read the Wind: Judge Its Force Without a Gauge

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Reefing Early: Shorten Sail Before You Must

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