Dinghy Racing is HARD work
That's why the people at the top of the sport are young and fit. You also need to be able to fully concentrate for the entire race.
The start is crucial. You have to hit the right end of the line at full speed as the gun goes off. Too soon and you can be disqualified too late and you get a load of useless used wind.
You then have to decide which side of the course to go up, where the wind is most likely to come from, keep clear of other boats etc etc.
You work all of your body. An hour of sailing a racing dinghy is harder than playing a bx to box central midfield role.
Posted By: Claygate_Canary on August 15th 2008 at 11:20:53
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- Looking like a very good couple of days in the Olympics coming up... (Other Sports) - Brandonio, Aug 15, 10:42:03
- I don't get the appeal of the Olympics, or sailing. More so sailing, (Other Sports) - NCFC4life, Aug 15, 10:56:37
- I f*cking hate people who love racing round in things with powerful engines. (Other Sports) - CB41, Aug 15, 11:37:44
- lol, it's just for my job, i'm not a massive fan of those who race around in their cars, (Other Sports) - NCFC4life, Aug 15, 11:40:19
- Dinghy Racing is HARD work (Other Sports) - Claygate_Canary, Aug 15, 11:20:53
- I pity the student who goes sailing in your local harbour. (n/m) (Other Sports) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Aug 15, 10:58:24
- I f*cking hate people who love racing round in things with powerful engines. (Other Sports) - CB41, Aug 15, 11:37:44
- Re: Already breaking records in the Cycling heats, few golds gonna be won there I reckon (Other Sports) - Johnny Comecardiff, Aug 15, 10:52:17
- I reckon we'll get a few golds in the rowing (at least) (Other Sports) - Bezley, Aug 15, 10:55:09
- yep...hopefully they will all perform! (n/m) (Other Sports) - Brandonio, Aug 15, 10:54:53
- Hopefully they'll all bottle it and we can slag them all off. (Other Sports) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Aug 15, 10:56:45
- Oh and add in Shanaze Reade to win the Women's BMX (n/m) (Other Sports) - Johnny Comecardiff, Aug 15, 10:53:18
- I don't get the appeal of the Olympics, or sailing. More so sailing, (Other Sports) - NCFC4life, Aug 15, 10:56:37
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